Upcoming Events

Listed below are upcoming Veteran-related events in Missouri. All times are Central time zone. To submit your event contact Virginia Mack at (573) 526-5608.  

July 29

Dungeons & Dragons Group 1 (Springfield, MO) –  This group of Veterans meets every Monday between 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the  Springfield Vet Center – 319 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite B, Springfield, MO 65807. For more information or to RSVP, contact Helen Stewart at (417) 891-4988.

July 30

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Rolla, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Rolla, MO., at the Walmart parking lot from 10:00am- 2:00pm . For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

July 31

Veteran Coffee Talk (Jefferson City, MO) –This event takes place every Wednesday for Veterans. It will be held between 9:00am -10:30am at Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17 – 5054 Monticello Rd, Jefferson City, MO. For more information call (573) 636-6515. 

W4W Yoga (Springfield, MO) –  This event takes place every Wednesday for Veterans in the Springfield area. It will be held between 9:00am – 10:00am at the  Springfield Vet Center (Group Room 1) – 319 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite B, Springfield, MO 65807. For more information or to RSVP, contact Helen Stewart at (417) 891-4988.

Vietnam Group 1 Meeting (Springfield, MO) –  This meeting takes place every Wednesday for Veterans in the Springfield area. It will be held between 10:00m – 11:30am at the  Springfield Vet Center (Group Room 2) – 319 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite B, Springfield, MO 65807. For more information or to RSVP, contact Helen Stewart at (417) 891-4988.

Dungeons & Dragons Group 2 (Springfield, MO) –  This group of Veterans meets every Wednesday between 10:00am – 12:00pm at the  Springfield Vet Center – 319 E. Battlefield Rd., Suite B, Springfield, MO 65807. For more information or to RSVP, contact Helen Stewart at (417) 891-4988.

August 1

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

Young at Heart Resource Fair (Cameron, MO)  Please join Young at Heart Resources for healthy aging at their Resources Fair from 10:30am- 12:00pm at Cameron United Methodist Church, 201 N. Pine Street, Cameron, MO 64429. Click here to view the flyer for more information. 

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Bowling Green, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Bowling Green, MO., at the Walmart parking lot  from 10:00am- 2:00pm. For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 6

Columbia Vet Center Visit (New London, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in New London, MO., at the Courthouse parking lot  from 10:00am- 2:00pm. For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 7

Veteran Breakfast (Sedalia, MO) –This is a  FREE event that takes place the first Wednesday of the month. You are invited to join the Missouri Job Center to find out what resources are available in the area, and to learn who can assist with VA/employment needs. It will be held between 7:30am -9:30am at  The Moose Lodge, 119 Winchester Drive, Sedalia, MO 65301. For more information call Kat at (660) 310-6345 or email katherean.swartz@dhewd.mo.gov

August 8

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO)  – Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture  every ThursdayMay through November  from 10:00am -12:00pm at the  Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage. Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at  NO cost. Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Montgomery City, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Montgomery City, MO., at the Courthouse  parking lot from 10:00am- 2:00pm . For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 10

Charlie 22 Outdoors Annual Dinner Banquet (Joplin, MO) –  Charlie 22 Outdoors is hosting their Annual Dinner Banquet at the College Heights Athletic Center, 1107 N. Prosperity Ave., Joplin, MO. Doors open at 5:00pm, and dinner starts at 6:00pm. This is a FREE event! Come enjoy a night of faith, fellowship, food, and the battle against Veteran suicide. Click here to view the flyer for more information.

August 13

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Brookfield, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Brookfield, MO., at the Walmart parking lot  from 10:00am- 2:00pm. For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 14

Military Morning Breakfast (Columbia, MO) –  Military Morning is open to all Veterans and includes a free breakfast for Veterans, service members currently serving in the Armed Forces, and one guest. Donations are accepted. The breakfast event starts at 7:30am and will have a guest speaker. Location: Truman’s Bar & Grill – 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Cr Suites C & D, Columbia, MO . For more information, contact Mary Paulsell at MaryPaulsell@gmail.com

August 15

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Macon, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Macon, MO., at the YMCA parking lot  from 10:00am- 2:00pm. For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 16

(Chamber VetNet Connect, St. Louis, MO) –  The mission of VetNet Connect is to support and help our local Veterans in whatever ways we can. To help with employment, housing, medical, and try to keep them out of “at-risk” situations. This networking event is for individuals and businesses that wish to support our Veterans and active duty, whether through hiring, discounts, businesses owned by Veterans, or services directed to these individuals. The meetings are held the 3rd Friday of each month at the Creve Coeur American Legion Hall in Creve Coeur, 934 E. Rue De La Banque, St. Louis, MO 63141 starting promptly at 8:30am until 10:00am. Sponsored by The Kaufman Fund

August 20

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Hannibal, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Hannibal, MO., at the Farm & Home parking  lot from 10:00am- 2:00pm . For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 22

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

Career Summit (Fort Leonard Wood, MO)  The Fort Leonard Wood Transition Assistance Program is hosting a Career Summit presented by Hiring our Heroes from 9:00am- 4:00pm at Nutter Field House, Fort Leonard Wood, MO . For more information, click here to view the flyer. 

St. Louis Regional Veterans Job Expo (St. Louis, MO)  The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development is hosting a Veterans Hiring and Resource Fair at the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, 1315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 from 9:00am- 12:00pm . Registration is recommended. Click here to view the flyer. 

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Monroe City, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Monroe City, MO., at the C&R Market parking lot  from 10:00am- 2:00pm. For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 24

Veteran R.E.A.D.S (Parkville, MO) –  The Missouri University Extension, Community Development Program is hosting a R.E.A.D.S (Resilience, Education, Advocacy, Dialogue, and Service) program that offers Veterans, active duty service members, and their families story and story analysis as a strategic means of developing perceptive communication, and powerful camaraderie. This event will be held on multiple days at the Dorothy Day Cabin located at 4730 N. Green Hills Road, Parkville, MO 64152 between 10:00am -12:00pm. Click  here to view the flyer. 

August 27

Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (Columbia, MO)-  This is the last of a three part farm series. In this class, Harvesting, you will learn from the staff about the harvesting process and make your own salsa. Participants are encouraged to bring a mason jar to take some home with them afterward. It will be held between 9:00am -12:00pm at Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO 65201. For more information and to sign-up visit veterans@columbiaurbanag.org

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Keytesville, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Keytesville, MO., at the Courthouse parking lot  from 10:00am- 2:00pm. For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

August 29

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

Columbia Vet Center Visit (Shelbyville, MO)  The Columbia Vet Center Mobile Unit will be in Shelbyville, MO., at the Courthouse parking lot  from 10:00am- 2:00pm. For more information contact Mark Johnson at (573) 814-6206 or email mark.johnson3@va.gov

September 2 (State Government Offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day)

Veteran Coffee Talk (Jefferson City, MO) –This event takes place every Wednesday for Veterans. It will be held between 9:00am -10:30am at Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17 – 5054 Monticello Rd, Jefferson City, MO. For more information call (573) 636-6515. 

September 4

Veteran Breakfast (Sedalia, MO) –This is a  FREE event that takes place the first Wednesday of the month. You are invited to join the Missouri Job Center to find out what resources are available in the area, and to learn who can assist with VA/employment needs. It will be held between 7:30am -9:30am at  The Moose Lodge, 119 Winchester Drive, Sedalia, MO 65301. For more information call Kat at (660) 310-6345 or email katherean.swartz@dhewd.mo.gov

September 5

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

September 8

Kayak with a Vet 2024 (Maryland Heights, MO)–   Back by popular demand! Come join the All American St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 to support this FREE , family-friendly and open to the public event. This community awareness event is focused on bringing St. Louis area Veteran organizations together to educate and promote their support services. Location:  Creve Coeur Park Lake, Tremayne Shelter (13725 Marine Ave., Maryland Heights, MO 63043) from 11:00am-3:00pm . For more information click here to view the flyer or contact Mike Fleishour at (314) 578-3177  or email: mfleishour73@gmail.com 

September 11

Military Morning Breakfast (Columbia, MO) –  Military Morning is open to all Veterans and includes a free breakfast for Veterans, service members currently serving in the Armed Forces, and one guest. Donations are accepted. The breakfast event starts at 7:30am and will have a guest speaker. Location: Truman’s Bar & Grill – 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Cr Suites C & D, Columbia, MO . For more information, contact Mary Paulsell at MaryPaulsell@gmail.com

Veterans Mental Health Conference (St. Louis, MO) –  The Kaufman Fund is hosting a Veterans Mental Health Conference from 9:00am- 1:00pm at the Carpenters Hall, 1401 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63139. Attendance is FREE but registration is required . This event if for Veterans, Vendors, mental health professionals who serve Veterans, and Veteran Service Organizations. For vendor registration contact jgeorge@acmcare.org or visit https://bit.ly/MHCvendor . For individual FREE participant  registration visit https://bit.ly/MHCparticipant

September 12

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

September 13

Stream Teams United Scholarship Opportunity (Hermann, MO) –  Stream Teams United is offering 2 scholarships , valued at $285.00 for Team River Runner Veterans to participate in Paddle Missouri. If interested contact Mary Culler at mary@streamteamsunited.org, phone number (573) 586-0747 and Devin Gates at stltrr@teamriverrunner.org  Event details: Optional arrival on 12 September. Paddle Missouri is from 13-15 September in Hermann, MO , includes tent camping for three nights, daily transportation of boats and people, 6 catered meals (breakfast/lunch Friday- Sunday). Team River Runner can arrange a boat/gear for you to use. Reminder:  you will be representing Team River Runner on the trip, and scholarship recipients should pay a $50.00 deposit as an indicator of commitment, which will be returned to you after the event.  

September 14

Veterans Resource Fair (Imperial, MO) –  The Missouri Elks East Central District is sponsoring a Veterans Resource Fair from 10:00am- 2:00pm at the Meramec Arnold Elks Lodge, located at 1515 Miller Road, Imperial, MO 63052 . The fair is open to all Veterans, members, and their guests. Veteran Service Officers will be on-site; bring your DD Form 214 if available. There will be FREE hot dogs, chips, and soda. For more information click here

Veteran R.E.A.D.S (Parkville, MO) –  The Missouri University Extension, Community Development Program is hosting a R.E.A.D.S (Resilience, Education, Advocacy, Dialogue, and Service) program that offers Veterans, active duty service members, and their families story and story analysis as a strategic means of developing perceptive communication, and powerful camaraderie. This event will be held on multiple days at the Dorothy Day Cabin located at 4730 N. Green Hills Road, Parkville, MO 64152 between 10:00am -12:00pm. Click  here to view the flyer. 

September 19

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

September 20

Chamber VetNet Connect (St. Louis, MO)  The mission of VetNet Connect is to support and help our local Veterans in whatever ways we can. To help with employment, housing, medical, and try to keep them out of “at-risk” situations. This networking event is for individuals and businesses that wish to support our Veterans and active duty, whether through hiring, discounts, businesses owned by Veterans, or services directed to these individuals. The meetings are held the 3rd Friday of each month at the Creve Coeur American Legion Hall, 934 E. Rue De La Banque, St. Louis, MO 63141 starting promptly at 8:30am until 10:00am. Sponsored by The Kaufman Fund 

Food for Vets (St. Louis, MO)–  The Kaufman Fund is hosting an event that supplies food for Veterans at Operation Food Search, 1644 Lotsie Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132  from 12:00pm-1:30pm. Registration will open 30 days prior to the event.  To register go to www.TheKaufmanFund.org or call Ricky Elcan at 314-200-5520

September 21

Kayak with a Vet 2024 (St. Louis, MO)  Back by popular demand! Come join the St. Louis Elks Lodge #9 to support this FREE , family-friendly and open to the public event. This community awareness event is focused on bringing St. Louis area Veteran organizations together to educate and promote their support services. Location: Creve Coeur Park Lake, Tremayne Shelter from 11:00am-3:00pm. For more information contact Mike Fleishour at (314) 578-3177 or email: mfleishour73@gmail.com

September 26

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

September 28

2024 Stand-Up/Stand Down for Homeless Veterans (St. Louis, MO) – Mark your calendars! The Greater St. Louis Veteran Leadership Committee is hosting the 2024 Stand-Up/Stand Down for Homeless Veterans event from 9:00am- 1:00pm at the Soldiers Memorial, located at 1315 Chestnut, St. Louis, MO 63103 . Services will include: mental health, employment and housing resources, VA benefits assistance, VA Healthcare information, dental/legal resources, haircuts, and phone assistance. Lunch will be provided for Veterans seeking assistance. Click here to view the flyer. 

October 2

Veteran Breakfast (Sedalia, MO) –This is a  FREE event that takes place the first Wednesday of the month. You are invited to join the Missouri Job Center to find out what resources are available in the area, and to learn who can assist with VA/employment needs. It will be held between 7:30am -9:30am at  The Moose Lodge, 119 Winchester Drive, Sedalia, MO 65301. For more information call Kat at (660) 310-6345 or email katherean.swartz@dhewd.mo.gov

October 3

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

October 9

Military Morning Breakfast (Columbia, MO) –  Military Morning is open to all Veterans and includes a free breakfast for Veterans, service members currently serving in the Armed Forces, and one guest. Donations are accepted. The breakfast event starts at 7:30am and will have a guest speaker. Location: Truman’s Bar & Grill – 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Cr Suites C & D, Columbia, MO . For more information, contact Mary Paulsell at MaryPaulsell@gmail.com

October 4

Veterans and Friends Fundraiser Golf Tournament (Hartsburg, MO) –  You are invited to attend the annual Veterans & Friends Fundraiser Golf Tournament . This event is dedicated to raising funds for the Central Missouri Honor Flight . Location: Eagle Knoll Golf Club, 5757 E. Eagle Knoll Drive, Hartsburg, MO. Registration starts at 8:00am, Shotgun start is at 9:00am. For more information contact Kari Estes at (573) 552-1975 or Matt Kujath at (573) 619-5724. Click here to view the flyer. 

October 7

Charity Golf Tournament (Ozark, MO) –  The Johnston Companies is hosting a Charity Golf Tournament benefiting the  Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The proceeds will gain support for Tunnel for Towers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization  that builds specially adapted homes for Veterans and First Responders injured in the line of duty . It also provides Gold Star and Fallen First Responder families with mortgage-free homes. Location : Millwood Golf & Racquet Club, 3700 E. Millwood Drive, Ozark, MO 65721. Participants can look forward to a fall day on the course along with breakfast, lunch, and a golfer goodie bag. This event supports a great cause and a fantastic golfing experience. Click  here for more information. 

October 10

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

October 12

Veteran R.E.A.D.S (Parkville, MO) –  The Missouri University Extension, Community Development Program is hosting a R.E.A.D.S (Resilience, Education, Advocacy, Dialogue, and Service) program that offers Veterans, active duty service members, and their families story and story analysis as a strategic means of developing perceptive communication, and powerful camaraderie. This event will be held on multiple days at the Dorothy Day Cabin located at 4730 N. Green Hills Road, Parkville, MO 64152 between 10:00am -12:00pm. Click  here to view the flyer. 

October 14 (State Government Offices will be closed in observance of Columbus Day)

Veteran Coffee Talk (Jefferson City, MO) –This event takes place every Wednesday for Veterans. It will be held between 9:00am -10:30am at Disabled American Veterans Chapter 17 – 5054 Monticello Rd, Jefferson City, MO. For more information call (573) 636-6515.

October 17

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

October 18

(Chamber VetNet Connect, St. Louis, MO) –  The mission of VetNet Connect is to support and help our local Veterans in whatever ways we can. To help with employment, housing, medical, and try to keep them out of “at-risk” situations. This networking event is for individuals and businesses that wish to support our Veterans and active duty, whether through hiring, discounts, businesses owned by Veterans, or services directed to these individuals. The meetings are held the 3rd Friday of each month at the Creve Coeur American Legion Hall in Creve Coeur, 934 E. Rue De La Banque, St. Louis, MO 63141 starting promptly at 8:30am until 10:00am. Sponsored by The Kaufman Fund

October 24

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

October 31

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

November 6

Veteran Breakfast (Sedalia, MO) –This is a  FREE event that takes place the first Wednesday of the month. You are invited to join the Missouri Job Center to find out what resources are available in the area, and to learn who can assist with VA/employment needs. It will be held between 7:30am -9:30am at  The Moose Lodge, 119 Winchester Drive, Sedalia, MO 65301. For more information call Kat at (660) 310-6345 or email katherean.swartz@dhewd.mo.gov

November 7

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

November 9

Food for Vets (St. Louis, MO)–  The Kaufman Fund is hosting an event that supplies food for Veterans at The Salvation Army Gateway Citadel, 824 Union, St. Louis, MO 63123  from 10:00am-11:30am. Registration will open 30 days prior to the event.  To register go to www.TheKaufmanFund.org or call Ricky Elcan at 314-200-5520

Veteran R.E.A.D.S (Parkville, MO) –  The Missouri University Extension, Community Development Program is hosting a R.E.A.D.S (Resilience, Education, Advocacy, Dialogue, and Service) program that offers Veterans, active duty service members, and their families story and story analysis as a strategic means of developing perceptive communication, and powerful camaraderie. This event will be held on multiple days at the Dorothy Day Cabin located at 4730 N. Green Hills Road, Parkville, MO 64152 between 10:00am -12:00pm. Click  here to view the flyer. 

November 13

Military Morning Breakfast (Columbia, MO) –  Military Morning is open to all Veterans and includes a free breakfast for Veterans, service members currently serving in the Armed Forces, and one guest. Donations are accepted. The breakfast event starts at 7:30am and will have a guest speaker. Location: Truman’s Bar & Grill – 3304 W. Broadway Business Park Cr Suites C & D, Columbia, MO . For more information, contact Mary Paulsell at MaryPaulsell@gmail.com

November 14

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here

November 21

Veterans Urban Farm Produce Market (Columbia, MO) –  Fresh, local produce for Veterans! Join the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture every Thursday May through November from  10:00am -12:00pm at the Truman VA Hospital’s first-floor parking garage . Veterans and families can pick up produce for donation OR at NO cost . Donations are appreciated and will go directly to Veteran Programming at the Veterans Urban Farm, 1207 Smith Street, Columbia, MO. For more information click  here