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Upcoming Veterans Food Pantry – June 23, 2025

Upcoming Veterans Food Pantry – June 23, 2025 Attention, all veterans and veteran supporters! The Veterans Food Pantry, sponsored by Bill Graves and CDCD, will be open on June 23, 2025, at the East Orange VA Medical Center. 📍 New Location Alert: Building 18, Room 18-132 385 Tremont Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018 🕛 Pantry

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Hoover Institution’s Bochnowski Family Veteran Fellowship Program

The Hoover Institution’s Bochnowski Family Veteran Fellowship Program (VFP) is a year-long, nonresidential initiative designed to empower post-9/11 U.S. military veterans to drive meaningful policy change. Launched in 2021, the program selects ten veterans annually to develop and implement actionable solutions to pressing public policy challenges, aligning with Hoover’s research priorities. Participants engage in project-based

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Did You Know? Veterans Receiving VA Care Can Shop at the Exchange and Commissary

If you’re receiving VA benefits or medical treatment, you may be eligible to shop at on-base Exchanges and Commissaries. This benefit gives you access to discounted goods, tax-free shopping, and a convenient way to stay connected to the military community. It’s a valuable perk that many veterans aren’t aware of—but should be! Help spread the

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Veterans Health Fair & Luncheon: Braven Health Brings Wellness Events to New Jersey

We’re excited to share a wonderful event happening in Newark, NJ on Friday, May 30, 2025—the Veterans Health Fair & Luncheon hosted by the Veterans Foundation of America and Feeding Our Heroes, and generously sponsored by Braven Health. Taking place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Cherry Blossom Welcome Center in Branch Brook

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Honoring Service Through Story: Free Documentary Screening for Veterans

Backpacks For Life is proud to share an incredible opportunity for veterans to come together, reflect, and be inspired by a powerful new documentary. Hosted by the Department of NJ VFW, the exclusive premiere of Brotheers After War, executive produced by Gary Sinise, will take place on April 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Regal

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