veterans

Do you create delicious sweets in the Yakima Valley? Your best could be displayed for our Veterans. A great cause and a wonderful chance to flex your sugar skills!

Plus walkers and dogs are welcome. It's a chance for you to have fun with the entire family while some watching world class runners.

Not just a pantry they provide food, toiletries, clothing, furniture, mobility devices, pet foods and hold monthly food box distribution for the entire community. Donate today to assist with a vehicle and mark your calendar for March 19th's Food Box Give away for Veterans and the community

Many veterans in Yakima qualify but many are not members and that's what post officials want to change.

You are invited to a special service session at the American Legion Post 8 located at 1101 Craig Ave. in Ellensburg on Feb. 6 and American Legion Post 36 located at 1120 N 34th Ave. in Yakima on Feb. 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

It's called the Stand Down Veterans Benefits Fair and it's set for Saturday. The 22nd annual event is will be held t the Yakima Valley Sundome at State Fair Park from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Veterans in Yakima needing help with filing claims can still get that help at the Yakima VFW.

The event is set for Wednesday and Thursday, February 5 and 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

You can donate any cold weather clothing and snacks. Bring your donations to KIT studio at 4010 Summitview in Yakima.

Scan your bathroom cabinets and gather unused toiletries from your last vacation, freebies from the dentist’s office or a few extra items from a bulk warehouse purchase. Donations of new, full- and sample-size toiletry items, such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, razors, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes and feminine products, are accepted at all AAA stores in Washington and northern Idaho