American Legion post in Plaistow distributes truckloads of donated food
Massachusetts Military Support Foundation provides support Share Updated: 10:48 PM EST Feb 25, 2021
Massachusetts Military Support Foundation provides support Share Updated: 10:48 PM EST Feb 25, 2021
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Show Transcript AS WMUR S JEAN MACKIN REPORTS - THE GENEROSITY IS NOW BEING SPREAD STATEWIDE. AMERICAN LEGION POST 34 IN PLAISTOW HAS BEEN GIVING OUT FOOD BOXES TO VETERANS IN A PINCH DURING THE PANDEMIC. THEY NEVER EXPECTED TRUCKS FULL OF FOOD TO PULL RIGHT UP TO THE POST XXXXX NEWS RAW/ ZOOM INTERVIEWS/ AMERICAN LEGION FOOD 2:02 WE VE BEEN LOADING TRUCKS AND VANS AND CARS AND MY ARMS HURT HA HA 2:09 XXXXX TURNS OUT AN AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER CONTACTED THE MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY SUPPORT FOUNDATION TO LET THEM KNOW ABOUT THE GIVING SPIRIT HERE SUDDENLY, REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVED. FIRST ONE TRUCK, THEN TWO - PACKED WITH USDA FARMERS TO FAMILIES FOOD BOXES THESE V
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After last week’s historic storm caused millions of homes and businesses in Texas to lose power, families had food spoil and grocery shelves were bare. Since then, the Houston Food Bank and other pantries have been overwhelmed at food drives with cars sometimes lined up for miles. From east to west and lot of spots in between, A Marine veteran from Lake Jackson travels the country visiting families of fallen soldiers and first responders to.
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DANVERS On Wednesday, Feb, 24, North Shore Community College (NSCC) and community volunteers, along with local officials, helped give back to local veterans.
Sen. Joan Lovely, Rep. Sally Kerans and NSCC Interim President Nate Bryant, were all on hand to assist in the distribution of new winter coats to area veterans through the Coats4Vets program.
”It’s always wonderful to support our veterans and support local efforts,” Kerans said. “We have a great support network for our veterans here in Danvers and surrounding towns. I’m happy to just be a part of that and help our veterans.”
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