The Salvation Army and The Kaufman Fund Partner in 2024 to Support Veterans
To help veterans and their families deal with food insecurity, The Salvation Army will partner with The Kaufman Fund’s Food for Vets program for several food drives in 2024. The organizations have worked closely together to assist veterans' needs throughout Greater St. Louis.
The first food drive of the year took place Saturday, February 17, at the Ferguson Community Empowerment Center, providing meat, canned goods, fresh vegetables, and toiletries to veterans in need.
The event serves as a vital resource for hundreds of registered veteran families experiencing food shortages. Participants are asked to register in advance by calling 314-200-5520 or visiting www.thekaufmanfund.org.
The Salvation Army and The Kaufman Fund aim to alleviate hunger and provide essential food supplies to those who have selflessly served our country. There are three additional food drives scheduled at Salvation Army corps in 2024:
- Friday, April 5th
- Location: Temple Corps (2740 Arsenal St., St. Louis, MO 63118)
- Time: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Friday, July 19th
Location: O'Fallon Corps (1 William Booth Dr., O'Fallon, MO 63366)
Time: 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m
- Saturday, November 9th
- Location: Gateway Citadel Corps (824 Union Rd., St. Louis, MO 63123)
- Time: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Both organizations recognize the significant challenges faced by Veterans in accessing nutritious meals, and they remain committed to supporting the well-being of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our freedom. By combining their efforts, The Salvation Army and The Kaufman Fund seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans and their families.
“We are proud to resume our partnership with The Kaufman Fund in 2024 to continue in our shared commitment to serving Veterans in need," said Major Adam Moore, St. Louis Metro Area Commander and General Secretary of The Salvation Army Midland Division.
"The Kaufman Fund does amazing and essential work to support our veterans. By working together, we ensure that we can extend our reach and provide even more help to those who have sacrificed so much for our country.”
The Salvation Army offers a wide range of support services for veterans including dedicated transitional housing, personalized case management, and rehabilitative services provided at The Veterans Residence on Locust Street, St. Louis.
Call (314) 932-7793 for more information or visit: Veterans Residence
The Kaufman Fund was founded in 1990 in memory of Ralph Kaufman by his younger brother, Wayne Kaufman. The Kaufman Fund provides a wide range of support services for veterans including mental health support, food provision, legal referrals, care packages, employability support, and counseling. Visit thekaufmanfund.org for more information or call (314) 202-2164.
