Oftentimes, veterans come to HVAF with nothing but the clothes on
their back and entering a new year is no different. To help, Midwest Food Bank
is partnering with HVAF for the first time to supply over 4000 pounds of food
and hygiene items once a month for its more than 200 homeless veterans.
The Center for American Progress
estimates that 1.5 million veterans are at risk of homelessness due to poverty,
lack of support networks, and dismal living conditions in overcrowded or
substandard housing.
"We believe it's important
to address the specific needs of veterans," says John Whitaker, Executive
Director of Midwest Food Bank. "As Americans, we must remember and
recognize the sacrifices they have made for our country, and making sure
veterans have shelter and warms meals is a simple yet critical way we can do
that."
Through Midwest Food Bank, HVAF
qualifies to receive much needed relief of goods each month. HVAF provides three meals a day
for veterans who are getting back on their feet after facing homelessness.
Meals provided by Midwest Food
Bank will help veterans like Ken by filling the HVAF food pantry.
"Certainly during the
holidays the need is great, but the need is great throughout the year and many
people forget this as we enter into the new year," says Ron Shelley,
HVAF's COO. We encourage all Hoosier residents to keep HVAF in their
thoughts and support our veterans and to donate."
HVAF also provides and
distributes food, clothing, and hygiene items to 200 additional homeless
veterans each week through outreach efforts.
You
can help contribute as well. Click here to make your on-line donation. http://www.hvafofindiana.org/take-action/
