Community BBQ
Sat, May 09
|Marine Corps League - Holwin' Mad Detach
A free community BBQ bringing veterans, families, local businesses, and neighbors together for connection, support, and mission-driven fellowship.


Time & Location
May 09, 2026, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Marine Corps League - Holwin' Mad Detach, 6880 Hendricks St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
About the event
Join Veterans Against Diabetes Inc. for a free community BBQ focused on connection, conversation, and standing strong together.
This event is about more than food. It is about bringing people together, strengthening local ties, supporting the community, and creating a welcoming space where veterans, families, neighbors, nonprofits, and local businesses can come together in a positive way.
Veterans Against Diabetes Inc. is a veteran-led 501(c)(3) public charity built on leadership, accountability, service, and real-world impact. We fight for more than diabetes alone. We fight for veterans’ well-being, stronger communities, and practical support where it matters most.
Come out, meet the mission, connect with the community, and spend the day with people who believe in service, support, and standing together.
This is a free community event. There is no paid admission required to attend.
If individuals, families, local businesses, or community partners would like to support the mission, optional donations and…