Hungry Heroes is on a mission
TO BRING HOPE THROUGH SMOKE AND SAUCE!

Detective Mike Doty was killed on January 17th, 2018 in the line of duty responding to a call. Mike served his community with pride for over 12 years. In the aftermath, the York county community mourned.
Amanda Riggan saw her community in grieving and acted in the only way she knew how – feeding the hungry. Amanda started Hungry Heroes to say thank you and serve all of those who serve our communities.
Founder and Director Amanda Riggan
Amanda Riggan’s passion for serving others has been at the core of who she is her entire life. Whether it be on a ball field coaching, as a caregiver on the board of disabilities, or working in the dementia unit at an assisted living center in her local community, Amanda has always had a huge heart for those in need.
In 2013, she had a major life event in rededicating her faith in Christ and actively began seeking out opportunities to serve others at a larger scale, both state-side and internationally. And in 2018, on a routine route driving for a shipping carrier, Amanda had an incredible conversation with a person in need that sparked not only a viral sensation but a deeply inspirational message to hundreds of thousands of people nationwide.
Through this experience, Amanda had the opportunity to be featured on The Steve Harvey Show, local and national news programs, radio, podcasts, and several other outlets to further the message of hope, love, and service. Then suddenly, a tragedy struck when a local police officer, Detective Mike Doty, and several others were ambushed in a deadly shooting that took Doty’s life. In response, Amanda started with what she knew; the best way to show support and appreciation for the officers who had been shot was to serve them food. And there is no better food in the south than barbecue!
In 2018, Amanda, along with the support of her family and friends, started the non-profit, Hungry Heroes with the mission to give back and show appreciation by serving first responders, military personnel, and veterans through the humble and satisfying gift of food. Hungry Heroes holds dozens of events nationwide in addition to their annual Detective Doty Event to raise awareness, respond to tragedy in communities, and spread love through a little smoke and sauce!
Amanda is available for speaking engagements and PR opportunities.
The Video That Started It All
In 2019, Riggan stopped on her standard FedEx Route to pray with a stranger in need. She shared her experience on Facebook and the video went viral.
After that video, interest in Hungry Heroes grew. This has allowed her to share her message and continue the Hungry Heroes Mission.