Give Back To Veterans During The 5th Annual Drive

Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11th. It's a day to salute, remember, and honor both living and deceased veterans who served our country in the United States Armed Forces.

It started as Armistice Day on November 11, 1918, commemorating the end of World War I. There are many ways you can honor our brave veterans, including volunteering, flying your flag, supporting a veterans charity, supporting a veteran-owned company, and hiring a veteran.

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Another way you can help locally is through the Vestal Elks Lodge for their 5th Annual Veterans Day Drive. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Veteran Donation Drive will be held at the Lodge located at 2071 Vestal Parkway West in Vestal from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Donations will benefit the New York State Veterans Home, Willow Point Nursing Facility, and Absolut Care Nursing Facility: Ideal Senior Living Facility.

Items needed and accepted for donation include:

• Monetary donations
• Portable small radios
• CD players
• Adult coloring books
• Headphones
• Lap blankets
• Toiletries, including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste
• All sizes of men's & women's sweatpants, t-shirts, and socks
• Paint sets and brushes
• Small wood craft projects
• Colored craft paper
• Large print puzzle books
• Good quality disposable razors
• Shampoo and conditioner
• Twin-size Comforter

These items help our Veterans and show that they are remembered and appreciated. Give back to those who gave so much. For more information, contact George Light at 570-840-1768.