Norfolk Elks and Northeast community action lends a hand to local veterans

NORFOLK, Neb. — A special event was held at the Norfolk VFW, organized by the Norfolk Elks and Northeast Community Action, to support veterans, including those who may be homeless. A hot meal was provided for all attendees, complete with dessert and drinks.

Veterans had access to vendors offering health care, mortgage information, employment opportunities, and free haircuts. Each veteran received a care package with essential items, a $20 fuel gift card, and a box of bathroom essentials like toilet paper, towels, a toothbrush, deodorant, and razors.

"It’s the least we can do for the men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom," said Carol Coolidge, Norfolk Elks chair and event organizer.

For more information on how to help a local veteran, contact Carol Coolidge at [email protected] or Travis Bales at [email protected].