Where can DeLand veterans pick up holiday food boxes?

The DeLand distribution site is at 110 W. Rich Ave. Distribution also occurs at three other county locations: 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach, 717 W. Canal St. in New Smyrna Beach, and 2150 Eustace Ave. in Deltona .

How much food is in each box?

Each box contains enough food to feed a family of six for a holiday meal .

Who is donating the food boxes?

Volusia Basket Brigade, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families during the holidays, donated the 150 boxes through Volusia County's Veterans Services Division .

Volusia County to Distribute 150 Holiday Food Boxes to Veteran Families

Q: What do I need to bring to get a food box?

Veterans must provide proof of military service .

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Volusia Basket Brigade Donates 150 Food Boxes for Local Veterans feature Central Florida Lifestyle

Volusia County’s Veterans Services Division will distribute 150 holiday food boxes to local veteran families beginning Monday, Nov. 16, thanks to a donation from the nonprofit Volusia Basket Brigade.

Each box contains enough food to prepare a holiday meal for a family of six. Distribution begins at 9 a.m. and will continue on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Veterans must provide proof of military service to receive a box.

Four Pickup Locations in Volusia County

Veterans can pick up food boxes at any of the following Veterans Services locations:

DeLand: 110 W. Rich Ave.
Daytona Beach: 1845 Holsonback Drive
New Smyrna Beach: 717 W. Canal St.
Deltona: 2150 Eustace Ave.

Scott Olson, director of Volusia County’s Veterans Services Division, thanked the organization for helping local military families during the holiday season.

“Our veterans have given so much to protect our freedom, and it’s an honor to support them and their families during the holiday season,” Olson said.

The donation provides additional holiday assistance to veterans and their families who may be experiencing financial hardship.

How to Get a Holiday Food Box

Distribution begins at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at all four locations. Boxes are limited, and veterans must show proof of military service at pickup.

For questions about the distribution or other services available to veterans and their families, contact the Volusia County Veterans Services Division at 386-740-5102 or visit volusia.org/veterans.

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