Veteran Owned • Mission Driven

BUILT ON SERVICE. DRIVEN BY PURPOSE.

Veteran Candy Shop is a veteran-owned company built on service, purpose, hard work and a commitment to making a difference in the veteran community.

Our Story

FROM A GARAGE.
BUILT WITH PURPOSE.

Founded in 2024 by United States Marine Corps veteran Timothy C. Harrington, Veteran Candy Shop began with a simple setup in his father's garage and a determination to build something meaningful.

What started with chamoy pickle kits has grown into an expanding operation offering MREs, chocolates, candy, hot sauce, collectibles, specialty products and an ever-growing lineup of unique finds.

But Veteran Candy Shop was never intended to be just another place to buy products.

Leadership

MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE MISSION.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Timothy C. Harrington

United States Marine Corps veteran Timothy C. Harrington founded Veteran Candy Shop in 2024 from his father's garage. His military service instilled the discipline, determination, leadership and work ethic that continue to guide the company today.

At the heart of Timothy's leadership is a belief that one veteran lost to suicide is one too many. His mission is to use Veteran Candy Shop as a platform for awareness, support and meaningful connection throughout the veteran community.

Chief Operating Officer

R. Kai C. Charfauros

R. Kai C. Charfauros brings decades of operational and leadership experience spanning commercial aviation, security management, logistics, corporate training and global operations.

Coming from a large military family, Kai shares Veteran Candy Shop's deep respect for those who serve and a strong commitment to veteran mental health and suicide-prevention awareness.

Our Mission

SERVE THOSE
WHO HAVE SERVED.

As a veteran-owned company, our mission is to serve those who have served by creating meaningful opportunities to support veterans, active-duty service members, military families and the communities that stand behind them.

Through responsible business practices, charitable giving, community partnerships and compassionate action, we strive to make a lasting difference—honoring service, supporting hope and strengthening the military community.

No veteran or service member should feel forgotten, alone, or without hope.

What We Stand For

OUR COMPANY VALUES.

01

Transparency

Open and honest communication. Trust is earned through accountability and doing what we say we will do.

02

Integrity

Integrity is the foundation of everything we do. Our word, our actions and our reputation matter.

03

Dedication

We approach every challenge with determination, perseverance and a commitment to excellence.

04

Hard Work

We believe success is earned through hard work, discipline, consistency and perseverance.

05

Teamwork

No individual succeeds alone. We support one another and work together through every challenge.

06

Growing Together

When our people grow, the company grows. We create opportunities to develop, contribute and build meaningful careers.

07

Supporting One Another

By looking out for one another, we create a stronger company and a stronger team.

08

Service & Purpose

We believe in serving something greater than ourselves and supporting the military community.

OUR COMMITMENT Serve with integrity. Work with dedication. Lead with transparency. Build together. Grow together. Support one another.

Our Vision

GROW WITH
PURPOSE.

Our vision is to build a growing, innovative organization that creates new opportunities through creativity, hard work and an unwavering commitment to those who have served our country.

At the heart of that vision is a commitment to veteran suicide prevention and crisis awareness. We believe reaching someone at the right moment can make a life-changing difference.

Our goal is to grow not only as a successful business, but as a company with a lasting purpose—using every product, every opportunity and every connection as a potential pathway to hope and support.

Service & Purpose

THE MISSION IS BIGGER
THAN THE BUSINESS.

Every product. Every customer. Every connection. Another opportunity to remind someone that help is available and that they are not alone.

GROW WITH PURPOSE • CREATE WITH PASSION • SERVE WITH COMMITMENT