U.S. Marine Corps veteran Anthony Suppa exemplifies the spirit of service and leadership that defines the Veteran of the Year® Award. After his military service, Anthony founded Slice of Charity, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring no child goes hungry and no veteran feels forgotten. What began as a small Toys for Tots fundraiser at his restaurant, Frantoni’s, has evolved into a movement uniting businesses, families, and community leaders to support children, families, and veterans across New York and Florida.
Anthony’s impact has earned national and regional recognition. He received the Daily Point of Light Award, founded by President George H. W. Bush, honoring individuals creating meaningful community change. He has been recognized with the Acquisition International Impact Award, multiple community leadership proclamations from New York State and Suffolk County, and features in major media outlets for his outstanding service and innovation in philanthropy.
Through Slice of Charity, Anthony has led large-scale events at venues such as Oheka Castle, distributing tens of thousands of toys and meals in partnership with organizations including Toys for Tots, Ronald McDonald House, Northwell Health, and Beacon House. He also founded Veterans Ally for Commerce, a veteran-owned enterprise that channels profits into scholarships and training for veterans and their families.
Anthony’s volunteerism extends beyond his organizations—he mentors fellow veterans transitioning to civilian life and collaborates with community coalitions to fight food insecurity and support mental health awareness. His record of service, entrepreneurship, and advocacy demonstrates the Marine values of honor, courage, and commitment long after leaving uniform.
For his continuous dedication to empowering veterans and strengthening communities, Anthony Suppa stands as an ideal candidate for the Veteran of the Year® / Vetrepreneur® of the Year Award.
