OCALA, FL. (352today) – Veterans Helping Veterans USA in Ocala wishes to acknowledge and thank the local organizations and private citizens who have donated over 8,000 lbs. of food to the in-house pantry at the facility on E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. The pantry is open during normal business hours to all veterans and families who are experiencing difficulties with housing and food availability. The food is offered free of charge to veterans in need.
Food donations are accepted anytime however we ask that notice be given to large quantities so we can adequately prepare our pantry for the intake.
These organizations include:
- Publix
- Meadowbrook Church
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- On Top of the World Veterans Club
- Summer Glen Veterans Club
- Fairfield Village
- American Legion 284
- American Legion 27
- Spruce Creek Preserve
- Oak Run
- Ocala Preserve
- Ocala Palms
- The Villages (Parrot Heads Club)
- Spanish Oaks
- Cub Scout Pack 18
Individual Donors Include:
- Farmer Brown
- Charlie Calhoun
- Cheri Sandlin
- Pam Gardener
- Ken Davis
- Marjorie Marcus
- Eileen Marchese
- Ricky Smith
- Florence Weyman
- Jesse Yap
- Diane Church
- Norman Bertacine
About Veterans Helping Veterans USA
Veterans Helping Veterans USA, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for profit organization. Established in 1997, we were incorporated in 2002 to serve veterans and their families in need of assistance since 2002, Veterans Helping Veterans USA has helped those who served with many services. They include, but are not limited to, financial assistance, counseling and making it possible for them to regain or maintain their independence and dignity. You can help us save one veteran at a time.
For a full list of our services and to donate, visit our website.