The Carl Vinson VA Medical Center is pleased to announce a joint event with the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank, Macon, GA, to provide food items for local veterans.  The event is scheduled for July 29 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at buildings 34/35 on the Dublin VAMC campus. Donations will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. 

Due to COVID and to maintain social distancing, this will be a drive-through event to ensure the safety of participants and staff.  Veterans should enter the Dublin VAMC grounds from Highway 80, Veterans Boulevard. VA staff and volunteers will be on hand to provide directions.  

Donations boxes will contain a variety of goods, including fresh fruit and vegetables, canned goods, eggs, frozen meat, milk, and a wide assortment of other items.  

Recipients will need to show proof of veteran status, such as veteran ID card, retired military ID card, or Veterans Health ID card issued by VA to receive a donation. Eligible veterans also will be asked to complete a short form for the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank for their records.

 “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Middle Georgia Food Bank to help provide our veterans with a box full of food to help during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Medical Center Interim Assistant Director Brandon Bentley. “Our Middle Georgia veterans sacrificed so much of themselves so that we can enjoy the freedoms we cherish today, so during this unprecedented crisis, giving a box of food to a Veteran in need is a great cause.”

For media inquiries contact Public Affairs Specialist James Huckfeldt at 478-278-8039 or at [email protected].