JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A veteran support group is collecting essential items to help families impacted by the government shutdown and its first distribution is Friday at Mayport Naval Station.
Julie Kay, the Director of National Security of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Florida, started the “Help A Hero” program to collect food, diapers, and money for families in need.
American Legion Auxiliary “Help a Hero” program (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.)
The first distribution of items begins on Friday at Mayport Naval Station and other organizations are coming together to help out.
You can deliver supplies directly to the Drop Units located near military bases.
Checks for monetary donations should be made payable to ALA Dept. of FL. Indicate HELP A HERO in the memo line of the check. Monetary donations will be used to buy food items or commissary gift cards.
Information for an Amazon Wish List will be available at a later time.
Anyone with questions can reach out to Julie Kay at nationalsecurity@alafl.org.
Click here for information about the American Legion Auxiliary.
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