KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today that its fifth annual VFW Day of Service reached a new milestone this May, with 2,693 events taking place in 13 countries and territories around the world.
The worldwide effort mobilized VFW and VFW Auxiliary members, veterans, military families and community supporters to address local needs and demonstrate the continued impact of veterans beyond their military service.
Projects ranged from construction, landscaping and road cleanups to veteran gravesite and memorial preservation, food and hygiene kit drives, veteran resource fairs, blood drives, habitat restoration and more.
San Antonio VFW Post 1533 partnered with Scouting America Troop 307 to support a local crisis center. Together, volunteers sorted 550 pounds of donated clothing, prepared 763 sandwiches, and assembled 600 snack bags for individuals and families in need. VFW Day of Service Committee Chair Suzzie Thomas said volunteers contributed more than 100 hours of service and found the experience deeply rewarding.
“Supporting organizations that provide food, clothing and other essential services is one of the most meaningful ways we can strengthen our community,” Thomas said. “Veterans understand the importance of answering the call to serve. By working alongside our community partners, we can help ensure that individuals and families facing difficult times receive the care, dignity and support they deserve.
VFW Day of Service began in 2022 as an outgrowth of the organization’s Still Serving campaign that highlights the ongoing dedication of veterans and service members who continue to uplift and improve their communities after their military service has ended. This year’s VFW Day of Service was sponsored by Humana, USAA, CenterWell and loanDepot.
“For the fifth year in a row, our members and veterans around the world showed up for their neighbors, strengthened their communities and continued the legacy of service that defines who we are,” said VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore. “VFW Day of Service is a powerful reminder that for our members, service does not end when the uniform comes off. The record participation in 2026 reflects not only the momentum of this initiative, but the enduring commitment of veterans to lead by example.”
The VFW is inviting all veterans across America and around the world to join in the 2027 VFW Day of Service to show that veterans never stop serving.
To register a 2027 event, get resources, find an event to join or see how other veterans around the country are making a difference, visit at VFWDayofService.org.