Veterans & Family Support: Combat Food Insecurity & SWAP: Move-In Kits

Veterans & Family Support is the heart of this organization. We can help support veterans by working together as one VFW family, embracing our differences and listening to one another’s ideas. This is our year of Honoring Our Mission to Serve Veterans. 

Combating Food Insecurity
With cold weather and winter storms covering much of our nation there are many military families in need of our help. I am so proud of our members, Auxiliaries, Districts and Departments for your generous support of the National President’s Special Project: Stars, Stripes and Support. This project is very important to our National President Sandi Onstwedder and we must continue to donate to this vital cause.

Donations are cumulative and citations will be awarded for the highest donation level reached. Donation Citation Award Levels:

• Platinum: $1,000 or more
• Diamond: $500 – $999
• Gold: $250 – $499
• Silver: $100 – $249
• Bronze: $25 – $99

Donate by mail by sending funds to the VFW Foundation earmarked for Unmet Needs – Hunger. Mail check to:

VFW National Headquarters
Attn: VFW Foundation
406 W. 34th Street, 9th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64111

By supporting this project, you can provide aid to these military families.

VFW Veterans & Military Support Program
Veterans & Military Support contains three programs initiated by the VFW: Military Assistance Program (MAP), Unmet Needs and VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship.” These programs serve active-duty and recently discharged military.

Donations to Veterans & Military Support can be made online or by mail.

• Donate online at http://www.vfw.org/ways-to-help, select Veterans & Military Support, click “Contribute:’
• Donate by mail by sending funds to the VFW earmarked for Veterans & Military Support. Mail check to:

VFW National Headquarters
Attn: Veterans & Military Support
406 W. 34th Street, 9th Floor
Kansas City, MO 64111

SWAP
The VFW Auxiliary Department of Oklahoma participates in the Oklahoma City Stand Down. The VA finds housing for homeless veterans and the Auxiliary makes it a home by providing move-in kits with needed items. Each kit costs approximately $250.00. Below is the list of requested items. Check with your local VA or veterans center to see if this idea is welcome in your area.

Move-in Kit Contents:

Kitchen

• Plates and bowls (4) no glassware
• Silverware (set of 4)
• Spatula/Cooking Utensils
• Pots and Pans
• Can Opener
• Trash Can and Trash Bags
• Coffeemaker
• Kitchen Towels
• Crockpot
• Microwave

Bathroom

• Bath Towels (2)
• Toilet Brush
• Shower Curtain & Hooks
• Toothbrush Holder
• Trash Can and Trash Bags
• Plunger
• Laundry Bag

Bedroom

• Sheet Set and Pillowcase (full)
• Comforter (full) or Quilt
• Pillow
• Table Lamp

Household

• Mop and bucket
• Broom and Dustpan
• Sponges
• Vacuum or Swiffer (for wood floors)

Supplies and Grocery Needs

• Box of Tissues
• Cleaning Supplies
• Coffee
• Deodorant
• Dish Soap
• Coffee Filters
• Laundry Detergent
• Shampoo
• Body Soap
• Hand Soap
• Paper Towels and Toilet Paper
• Hangers
• Dishwasher Detergent
• Paper Towels
• Bed frame (full)

Suggested packaging: Large plastic storage bin with lid.