Serve & Connect launches 2025 “Feed an Officer” campaign in honor of fallen Officer Greg Alia
August 19, 2025
Donations & Volunteers Needed to Help Deliver Meals to Over 1,000 Officers this December
This December, Serve & Connect invites the community to join its annual Feed an Officer campaign, honoring the legacy of Officer Greg Alia, who was killed in the line of duty on September 30, 2015. On Friday, December 12th, volunteers will deliver lunches to more than 1,000 law enforcement officers across the Midlands—just two days before Officer Greg Alia Day, officially recognized on December 14th by the City of Forest Acres and Richland County.
The Feed an Officer Campaign is a heartfelt tradition that thanks the men and women who serve and protect our communities every day. Community members can participate by donating meals, volunteering for delivery routes, or partnering as local restaurants to sponsor stations. Volunteers will be paired with a restaurant and assigned to a designated station to ensure every meal reaches its destination with gratitude and care. Donations will be accepted through Friday, December 6th.
Use this link to donate: https://www.serveandconnect.org/?give=VZD2MNER
How You Can Make a Difference
- $15 – One meal for an officer
- $150 – Meals for a small-sized station
- $700 – Meals for a medium-sized station
- $1,250 – Meals for a large-sized station
Ways to Get Involved
- Volunteer: Join our team to help deliver meals on December 12th.
- Donate: Sponsor an individual officer’s meal or an entire station.
Calling All Restaurants
- Campaign With Us: Collect community donations at your location.
- Sponsor a Station: Provide a catered lunch for a designated law enforcement station.
About Serve & Connect
Serve & Connect is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that aims to ignite positive change through police-community partnerships. Kassy Alia Ray founded the organization in memory of her late husband, Officer Gregory Alia, who was killed in the line of duty in 2015. Backed by evidence-based practices designed to fuel collaboration, Serve & Connect provides the tools, training, and technical assistance necessary for police departments, local organizations, leaders, and residents to work together to improve community outcomes.
