Veteran SERVICES, How we can serve you & your Family
St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho works to support those who have served our country or are currently serving. Our Veteran Services include, annual events such as Feeding American Heroes, Gowen Field Food Drop, Volunteer opportunities with our National Guard, and Veteran discounts at all of our local thrift stores.
Find more information below on our upcoming events and ways to get involved to support Veterans and their families.
If you are a Veteran enjoy our events and opportunities, Thank you for your Service.
Feeding American Heroes
In both the Spring and Fall St. Vincent de Paul along with several local partners provides food boxes, a variety of cleaning supplies, a hot meal, and other home essentials for our local Veterans. We take these items to the Boise VA hospital and set up a drive-through line to load all food, and supplies directly into the vehicle.
Spring Feeding American Heroes 2023: fed 575 Veteran Families
Fall Feeding American Heroes 2023: fed 620 Veteran Families
Spring Feeding American Heroes 2024: fed 640 Veteran Families
Fall Feeding American Heroes 2024: fed 811 Veteran Families
GOWEN FIELD FOOD DROP
St. Vincent de Paul drops food to Gowen Field. We are so thankful for the opportunity to provide food to Veterans and their families on-site once a month.
To receive a food box, please contact the Airguard Family Readiness Coordinator, Heather Echols, located at Base Services.
