About Operation Nourish
Operation Nourish is a modern, action-driven movement dedicated to serving the brave men and women who served our country. While military service represents the ultimate sacrifice and dedication to our nation, far too many of our local veterans face real, overwhelming hardships like economic instability, rising housing costs, and extreme isolation after leaving the uniform. We believe that those who stood on the front lines for our freedom should never have to feel forgotten or abandoned when they return to civilian life.
We exist to bridge that gap by combining immediate support with a reliable path to long-term stability. Through our real-world food outreach campaigns, local community partnerships, and trusted veteran networks, we ensure our local military families get the nourishment, deep respect, and direct resource assistance they rightfully earned. Every single breakthrough on the ground helps restore dignity, build a strong community of brotherhood, and deliver lasting change one meaningful meal at a time.
Meet the Founder
Jesse Aguilar | Founder
From handing out tarps and donuts with his dad as a kid to building bridges for veterans today, giving back has always been at the heart of who Jesse is.
He joined the Army in 2013, expecting to serve just one term but instead found a deep sense of purpose in service, especially in mentoring new soldiers.
In 2022, Jesse was medically retired due to fibromyalgia. The transition wasn’t easy he faced depression, drinking, and a sense of being lost. But in the summer of 2023, he decided to take his life back.
He enrolled at Cypress College, found strength and community through the Veteran Resource Center, and began helping others navigate the transition from military to civilian life. It was then that his mission reignited one rooted in resilience, purpose, and giving back.
“Operation Nourish was built on the belief that no veteran should feel forgotten.”