Canadian Army veterans from Ypres 3rd CAV collected food and personal items for the Veterans Association Food Bank to help veterans in Calgary.

A truck was set up outside the Walmart in Royal Oak to collect food and personal items for the Veterans Association Food Bank, where veteran volunteers helped stuff the truck for others in need.

Organizers shared that when people think about supporting veterans, the focus is often on mental health, which is very important. However, veterans in need can also use help with other challenges, such as financial difficulties and finding work after leaving the military.

Steve Donnelly of the Ypres 3rd Cavalry explained that some older veterans struggle to live on their military pensions, while others find it difficult to adjust to civilian life and find a job after leaving the armed forces. He says it is important to remember that supporting veterans means helping them with all kinds of challenges, not just their mental health. This is the 15th year that Canadian Army veterans have helped with the event.

Source: Stephen Hunt, CTV News