Huntingdon County VFW food giveaway to benefit veterans
HUNTINGDON, Pa. (WTAJ) — A local effort is stepping up to support those who served. VFW Post 1754 will distribute food to veterans and their surviving spouses during a special event in Huntingdon County on Thursday, May 22.
The event, part of the Fourth Annual Veterans of Foreign Wars National Day of Service, will begin at 9 a.m. at War Veterans Memorial Field on Standing Stone Avenue. The distribution will begin once the food truck arrives on site.
Qualifying recipients must reside in Huntingdon County and show proof of military service, such as a DD214 or VA Clinic ID.
Each monthly food package includes pantry staples like pasta, soup and cereal, along with fresh produce, dairy products, and 5 to 10 pounds of meat.
The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank supplies the food, which is made possible through donations from local VFWs, American Legions, Elks, Knights of Columbus and community members. Regular volunteers include local veterans, members of the Huntingdon Bearcats football team, Brenneman's Meat Market and individual residents.
An application is required for this event reach out to Douglas Smith at (814) 599-8915 or douglas.l.smith1@gmail.com for more information.
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