828 VETS

06/12/2026

For veterans in need.
We have received a good many donations lately.
Please let us know if you have a need, and we will check our inventory.

We verify veteran status, have a short form to fill out, and can deliver.

Email [email protected]!

Thanks for your service.

05/29/2026

Need a fresh flag for Flag Day?

828 VETS will continue their tradition of replacing ready-to-retire flags with free new ones at Appalachian Ace Hardware on Saturday, June 13th from 8AM until we run out.

It's our honor to be of service to the community in this way.

05/22/2026

Coming up: Leg Day!

Haha, we're just kidding.
It is a legislative day, so plenty important.

Spreading the word for the North Carolina Veterans Council:

"Please see the attached flyer regarding the upcoming North Carolina Veterans Council Legislative Day. If you are able to, please share with veterans and other veteran organizations. We are spreading the word so as many veterans, their family members, and supporters can attend.

Please direct any questions to Commander T. Williamson or Legislative Chair Brown. Their telephone numbers can be found at the bottom of the attached flyer."

04/24/2026

Join us at our Community Engagement Social tonight (Friday) at 5pm at Picantes and also at Lazy Hiker afterwards for some laid-back fun. We want to engage our community and that means you and all your closest friends, coworkers, families who want to engage veterans. Thank you!

*Always the last Friday of the month, we hold our community engagement socials at various establishments in the 828 area code. Next month, if you want to try a place out of town, we will be at Breadheads' Tiki Shak on May 29, and then we plan to be at Slanted Window Wines on June 26th.

Also, look for us at the local gun show this weekend, all over at community events next month, and at the farmer's market selling hot dogs again this summer!

04/02/2026

It's a holiday weekend, so we just want to remind everyone we do have some food items in stock for veterans.

All CANNED

fruit, vegetables, meat (chicken and tuna), soups and sauces,
pasta, and some rice

Please send a private message if you are a veteran and have a need. We can put a box together and work out delivery.

These items and more used donations: furniture, household goods, medical equipment, and kitchen items are available year round if you reach out via fb message or give veterans our number: 828-371-2850.

03/27/2026

Please share with your groups. 1st Flyer for the 250 Celebration

02/05/2026

We have a Veteran in need of a good working lift chair. If anyone knows of someone that has one please let 828 VETS know. Ty.

01/28/2026

Join us at our monthly Community Engagement Social at Riverwalk Grille on Friday from 5-7pm.

We are always eager to meet veterans and veteran supporters in the 828 area code.

Look for us at the back in the bar area -- eating, drinking, and generally having a good time with anyone who wants to join us.

01/15/2026

The Service Academy Information Day will be held in the auditorium at Rabun County High School on February 19 at 5:30 PM. Representatives from three congressional offices, as well as from all 5 of the U.S. Service Academies, will be in attendance. The event will provide detailed guidance on the academies, the application and nomination process, and the opportunities available to students. The event will be held in Georgia, but is open for North Carolina students to attend.

01/02/2026