Van Pelt Hot Dog Co.

12/03/2024

12/02/2024

It's time!!! Last night was our last day in operation as VPHDco. We are so grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way. I've met so many awesome people and got to do amazing things on this wild ride!! I wouldn't change it for the world. But it's time for the next chapter.

Huge shout out to my team past and present.....I'm SO lucky to have you all in my life. I'm so appreciative of all the effort and loyalty you all have shown me. I love you, all!!

Be kind to each other.....and don't take s**t from anyone!!!!!!

11/14/2024

We will be at Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem for the rest of the year. Check out their website for all the details

11/14/2024

Friends, don't forget, Friday's from 5-8 p.m. at Christkindlmarkt pres. by Univest Financial are FREE to the public courtesy of ArtsQuest! Tickets are not required during these times. Hope to see you there! 🎁✨

📸: Jeff Auger

11/11/2024

Anyone looking for some extra holiday cash? Love Christmas?? We are looking to add some seasonal help for our stands Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem Weekends starting 11/15 through 12/22. Fun atmosphere, shift meal, and very flexible schedule. You will need reliable transportation and a great attitude. We have multiple shifts open for the next 6 weeks. DM me or text 484-273-5562 for more info.

11/09/2024

Ok. Dog Lovers!!! Where you at? The first video is LT. Dan on Monday. He was picked up as a stray in Dade City. He was taken to a vet who said the break in his arm is severe and way too old to treat. Photo 2 and 3 is Lt Dan this morning. Minus 1 leg. He's a little pi**ed and groggy. The concept of "this is the best thing for you" hasn't landed just yet. :) But it is. He was such a fun, playful dog before his surgery he is going to be a great tri pod!! He is up for adoption The Runaways Animal Rescue. This dog is worth the drive!!!

11/08/2024

🌟We'll see you at Christkindlmarkt Bethlehem starting next Friday!!!☕

11/07/2024

Wow!!!! I think we're done. What an unbelievable experience!!! We raised $2165 in cash, we hit our goal of 300 hot meals, and my truck was LOADED with supplies on the way down. We were able to purchase a small fridge, new bedding (5 sets), a couple of Visa gift cards, for very needy folks. Plus, I hit Sam's 3 times. Tons of water, Gatorade, snacks, pet supplies, Ensure,...the list goes on. Every dime is accounted for. If anyone would like a more detailed list of things we bought or did, just message me, and I'll be happy to go over it.

Thank you, Thank You, Thank you! We are so appreciative of everyone's generosity. The people we served were so grateful!! The one thing that stuck out most to me is how selfless everyone was. Not one person took more than they needed. Many people refused things because they had enough, and someone else might need it. It happened a lot. It was great to see.
I'm not political at all. I don't want to argue about politics at all. You can try to engage me, but I won't bite. I just had an interesting perspective this year. I didn't vote. Which I'm embarrassed to say. Voting the last 12 few years hasn't been fun. I always walk away from the polls feeling like I need a really long shower. But I do it because thousands of men and women have fought and died for my right to vote. So I do it to be respectful to them. I was knee deep in America's failures this week. I saw first hand the federal governments response to a natural disaster. It wasn't enough. FEMA has flaws. ALOT.. I would go through my phone and see coverage of the election and I would immediately turn it off. Such juvenile topics and behavior. The government is failing, both sides and something needs to be done. I met a woman named Judy at one of the mobile home parks. She still doesn't have power!!!!! We were talking ( more laughing) about the election. She said " You idiots want my vote, turn on my power!" Seems fair to me.

11/06/2024

Last full day of doing this. 100 plus pasta with meat sauce meals and 50 mac and cheese with hot dogs (of course right!) The last 60 breakfast sandwiches are going out tomorrow am. Because we are " boots on the ground" so to speak, we've been able to work with specific people/families to get exact items they are needing. I'm going to tally some totals and wrap up everything I got done in the last few days. Loose ends tied up tomorrow.

11/05/2024

Tuesday 11/5- Little catch up, little shopping, pick up a new family dropped off stuff for them. Currently prepping for 175 hot meals tomorrow. Penne with meat sauce. We will be dropping most of them off at the hotel where victims are staying.

I called in a special favor and was able to get a brand new dorm fridge for a woman in Hudson. Game changer in her current situation. Thank you to that donor.
I still have some money left. I'm going over to a metal shop I worked in while I was down here. A couple of those guys got hit hard. I'm going to leave the Venmo open one more day. Wednesday will be the last day for $$ donations so I can concentrate on spending what I have wisely. As always, thank you so much to everyone who has contributed already.