Soldiers among homeless
Posted Oct 10, 2010 9:19 am.
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As Calgarians sit down to Thanksgiving dinner this long weekend, it’s a different story for many of our veterans across the country.
According to the Calgary Sun, many war veterans and former military members are among the homeless, dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, addictions, or the breakup of their family over what they endured during service.
One former Edmonton peacekeeper actually pawned his medals to survive on the street.
More than 800 food hampers will be delivered to needy veterans and their families in Calgary alone this year.
The 4th annual Veterans and Seniors Food Drive officially began in Calgary October 1st, with companies, schools and individuals encouraged to start stockpiling gifts for the Veterans Food Bank.
Donations can be dropped off starting November 1st at Crown Surplus in Inglewood to help ensure veterans and seniors don’t go hungry this winter.
