Each October, HVCU joins forces with our members and staff to collect non-perishable food and personal care items for local military veterans who use the out-patient services at Castle Point Veterans Hospital in Wappinger Falls. From now through October 31, please consider making a donation that will be delivered just in time for the holiday season. Each of our 22 branches in Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam, and Westchester Counties will have a rolling grocery cart in the lobby to collect both non-perishable foods and personal care items.
If you are out shopping, consider purchasing any of the items below, which are among those most needed. Non-perishable foods with higher levels of protein are in great demand. Please remember that both our male and female vets need personal care items.
Food Pantry Items
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Canned beans
- Canned tuna and canned chicken
- Canned soup, ramen, hearty soups, and stews
- Tomato sauce, including crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes
- Pasta
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Pancake mix
- Syrup
- Rolled Oats and oatmeal
- Rice (brown or white)
- Cereal
- Mac n’ Cheese
- Shelf milk
- Dry beans
Personal Care Items
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Hand/Body Lotion
- Hand Soap
- Paper Napkins
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Shaving Cream
- Toilet Paper
- Toothpaste
Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our local veterans.