Our elderly 'at-risk' veterans who are food insecure as well as our homeless veterans need our help and support. The COVID-19 virus crisis has caused a downturn in charitable giving to nonprofit organizations that provide direct support in the way of food and other essentials of life. In this age of COVID, our nonprofit has devised a way in which all grateful Americans can safely contribute to our food drive from the safety of their vehicles. We are extremely grateful to the Knights of Columbus for allowing us to use their parking lot for our Drive Up Food Drive. Simply drive onto the parking lot, tables will be set up for your to park next to. Roll down your window and place your food donation on the table, take a thank you cards and you can simply drive away safe and sound. All food contributions will be delivered directly to the Department of Veterans Affairs Homeless Shelter and Community Center, 1500 Franklin St. NE, Washington, DC 20018 for immediate distribution to homeless and elderly veterans who access the center for food and other essentials of life. Your donation of food will have a direct and immediate impact on the quality of life for veterans in the DC. Maryland and Virginia area as this VA shelter is a hub for the entire metro area. Please call our Capital Hill office if you would like to volunteer or have questions 202-670-3525.
Below is a list of nonperishable items most needed by our elderly and homeless veterans. We also accept fresh food and meats however, we would need to make separate arrangements other than at this food drive for those perishable items:
Canned and Microwavable Foods: Tuna, Soups, Rice, Pasta and Pasta Sauces, Canned Veggies and Canned Meats, Crackers, Microwavable Ready to eat Meals, Mac and Cheese, etc Bottled Water, Gator Aide, Protein Drinks, 'Ensure' for Elderly Veterans.
If you are unable to attend, please go to our website and make a donation below to help support our mission of mercy - we are an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that conducts these food drives every month.
We are also grateful to Giant Food Stores and WUSA Channel 9 for their years of support in helping us in this important life-giving cause.
Join us and make a direct impact on the lives of our veterans who have earned and deserve our care. compassion and support.