This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

Veteran Food Drive Set for Saturday

To Benefit Operation Stand Down RI

On Saturday, August 4th from 8AM - 2PM two locations in Rhode Island will be accepting food and toiletry donations to benefit the state's military veterans through the non-profit group Operation Stand Down RI

Locations:

Mayo Quanchi Martial Arts Academy
17 Sandy Bottom Road
Coventry, RI 02816

Find out what's happening in North Kingstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Millenium Swim Systems Inc
90 Douglas Pike #1
Smithfield, RI 02917

The items most currently needed are:

Find out what's happening in North Kingstownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Food:
- Cereal
- Juice
- Canned meat
- Soup ( dry/canned)
- Canned fruit
- Oatmeal
- Rice
- Beans
- Applesauce
- Raisins
- Peanut butter
- Jelly/jam
- Tuna
- Shelf milk

Toiletries:

- Tooth brushes
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Mouthwash
- Floss
- Razors
- Shaving gel

For those that can't make the event, but would still like to donate, a PayPal link is available at: https://www.paypal.me/RiPatriots

About Operation Stand Down RI

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Rhode Island’s primary nonprofit resource for homeless and at-risk veterans. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Johnston, OSDRI’s mission is to help homeless and at-risk veterans secure stable housing.


Patch Mayors are trusted local users who help moderate the Patch platform by promoting good local stories and flagging unwanted content. To learn more, click here.

More from North Kingstown