In mid September, American Legion Post 460 in San Diego decided to collect some items from our community for the Glass fire victims in Napa County.
The original plan to deliver a pick-up load of goods Nov. 17. Post 460 members overwhelmingly began contributing clothing for all ages, shoes/boots, blankets/bedding and kitchen items.
As the stock pile grew, a decision was made to obtain a 6-by-12-foot U-haul trailer to leave early Nov. 20. With several people loading the trailer with multiple boxes and bags plus a 460 rider member donating several boxes of canned food, the trailer was full within a couple hours.
Some neighborhood friends dropped off “food-to-go” for the journey north. One of 460 rider members offered to drive the trailer to Napa County. On the road 9 a.m., Nov. 21 for a two-day drive with final destination American Legion Post 113.
Arrangements made earlier to meet Post Commander Robin Muler to take the trailer to St. Helena school to drop off the items. Commander Muler arrived early, good thing, as the road was impassable do to fallen trees from the fires.
A donation of 12 veteran-related framed prints were provided to Post 113 to assist their post and two other local posts for fundraising efforts in their communities.
A special thank you to Post 113 for helping with the last leg of this journey and caring on the outreach service on behalf of Post 460. Chapter 460 riders offered to pay for travel expenses.
“What a time to share with those in need!”
Author: caLegion Contributor
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