VFW ‘Fill the Humvee’ event benefits Oconomowoc Food Pantry

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VFW “Fill the Humvee” food drive in Oconomowoc

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OCONOMOWOC, Wis. – The community helped “Fill the Humvee” for the Oconomowoc Food Pantry on Saturday, part of the fourth annual VFW National Day of Service.

Local perspective:

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VFW Post 2260 organized the event, which is now in its third year. Community members were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items. All donations directly benefited the Oconomowoc Food Pantry.

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The humvee was parked at the VFW Post on Wisconsin Avenue. Organizers hoped the effort would help ensure no family experiencing food insecurity goes hungry.

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“People think of Oconomowoc as a wealthy area, and there’s a lot of – there’s a mixed population here – and there are food insecure (people) here, and what better way to help out than by helping those that need a lift up,” said Garret Collins, VFW Post 2260 commander.

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In addition to collecting food, the VFW accepted cash donations. There were also people posted at three area grocery stores to collect donations.

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Anyone who missed Saturday’s collection can still contribute to the Oconomowoc Food Pantry; yellow barrels collect donations at grocery stores throughout the year.

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Big picture view:

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Fill the Humvee was one of 1,500 VFW Day of Service events nationwide, according to organizers – three times the number of events compared to last year.

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