New Herr’s snack to aid paralyzed veterans nonprofit

NOTTINGHAM, Pa. — With a new limited-edition snack from Herr’s, pretzel fans can help support paralyzed veterans. The company announced Wednesday thatwhole grain pretzels with flaxseed and honey would be available through July, with five cents per bag sold going to help the non-profit Paralyzed Veterans of America.

 

“Herr’s is dedicated to supporting our community in any way we can,” Herr Foods president Ed Herr said. “We are proud to partner with Paralyzed Veterans of America, which is instrumental in advocating for veterans and all people with disabilities.”

 

The organization provided assisted over $60,000 paralyzed veterans and their families, and in the past year, opened a branch of their Operation PAVE offices, which work to help veterans find employment outside the armed forces. With the new Herr’s product, some proceeds from the ribbon-shaped snack will help with these efforts.

 

“As a nonprofit organization, every dollar raised on our behalf counts, and makes a difference in the life of a veteran,” PVA national president Al Kovach, Jr. said.  “We thank Herr’s for supporting our mission to ensure that disabled veterans have everything they need to thrive after serious injury.”