Bills Player Serves Lunch to Maryland Veterans in Need

Christian Benford of the Buffalo Bills teams up with his foundation to support veterans at the Baltimore Station.

Mar. 7, 2026 at 2:27am

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Buffalo Bills safety Christian Benford, a Maryland native, teamed up with his 47 Hearts Foundation and the Baltimore Station nonprofit to serve lunch to veterans in need on Friday. Benford, a Randallstown High School graduate, also donated $1,000 to the organization, which provides housing and recovery programs for veterans working to overcome homelessness and substance use.

Why it matters

Benford's efforts highlight the importance of professional athletes using their platform to give back to their local communities, especially to support vulnerable populations like veterans facing homelessness. His actions inspire others to find ways to serve those in need.

The details

Benford joined volunteers at the Baltimore Station to help serve lunch to the veterans the nonprofit supports. He emphasized that anyone can make a difference by serving others, regardless of their background or circumstances.

  • On Friday, March 7, 2026, Benford served lunch to veterans at the Baltimore Station.

The players

Christian Benford

A safety for the Buffalo Bills and a graduate of Randallstown High School in Maryland, Benford founded the 47 Hearts Foundation to support communities in need.

The Baltimore Station

A nonprofit organization that provides housing and recovery programs for veterans working to overcome homelessness and substance use.

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What they’re saying

“I want people to understand that no matter where you come from, how you were raised, what you have right now, what you don't have, that I'm going to serve someone. I'm going to give my best to show them love, to build a relationship with them. And it feeds the soul, you know.”

— Christian Benford

What’s next

Benford hopes his 47 Hearts Foundation will continue supporting communities and veterans across the country in the future.

The takeaway

Benford's actions demonstrate the positive impact professional athletes can have when they use their platform to give back to their local communities, especially by supporting vulnerable populations like veterans facing homelessness.