Massachusetts Veterans Alliance Foundation Corp

06/15/2026

Reminder! 🇺🇸

The Massachusetts Veterans Alliance Foundation Veterans Lunch & Free Market is this Friday, June 19, at American Legion Post 188 in Sandwich.

Doors open at 11:00 AM for social hour.
🍕 Lunch will be served from 12:00–1:00 PM.
🛒 The Veterans Free Market opens at 1:00 PM.

Household Essentials Bags are also available. If you have not yet received your monthly bag, you may pick it up during the market.

Space is limited, so please register in advance at MassVAF.org.

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Massachusetts Veterans Alliance Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring those who've served—and the families who stood beside them.

05/22/2026

This weekend, we remember. 🇺🇸

As we enjoy the long holiday weekend, please take a moment to remember the true meaning of Memorial Day. It is not the unofficial start of summer, the BBQs, beach trips, or bonfires. It is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives so we could enjoy those freedoms.

This weekend, we honor the fallen and remember their sacrifice. ❤️🤍

05/19/2026

🇺🇸 Donations Needed – Help Us Support Our Veterans 🇺🇸

MassVAF is launching a new monthly initiative beginning in June — Household Essential Bundles at our Veterans Free Market!

These bundles will include everyday essentials such as:
🧺 Laundry detergent
🧴 Fabric softener
🍽️ Dish soap
🧽 Sponges
🧻 Paper towels & toilet paper

We are also looking for toiletry items including:
🪥 Toothpaste
🧼 Hand soap
🧴 Shampoo & conditioner
🧴 Deodorant
…and other personal care items.

Our hope is to provide these bundles every month, but we need your help to make that happen. If you are able to donate any of the items listed above, or make a monetary donation toward the purchase of these essentials, we would be incredibly grateful.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at:
American Legion Post 188
20 Main Street, Sandwich, MA

🕙 Mondays between 10 AM – 4 PM

Alternate drop-off times and pick-up arrangements can also be made.

Thank you for continuing to step up and support our local veterans and military families. ❤️🤍💙

05/19/2026

05/16/2026

Yesterday wasn’t just lunch. It was veterans lingering at tables after they finished eating because they were enjoying the conversation. It was volunteers running around exhausted but smiling. It was people walking through the market saying “thank you” over and over again.

A year ago we hoped these lunches would create connection and community for local veterans. Yesterday, looking around the room during our 12th Veterans Lunch & Free Market, it really hit us… it has become exactly that.

The food matters. The market matters. But the part that means the most is seeing veterans feel comfortable enough to stay, laugh, talk, and come back month after month.

Thank you to every volunteer, donor, supporter, and veteran who continues to make this possible. This community has built something really special together. 🇺🇸❤️

05/12/2026

It’s that time again! 🇺🇸

MassVAF Veteran’s Lunch & Free Market is back Friday, May 15th from 11 AM–3 PM at the American Legion Post 188 in Sandwich.

This month we’re serving up some true southern comfort food with a southern picnic-style lunch featuring fried chicken and all the fixens!

We’re also excited to have a massage therapist on site from 11 AM–12 PM offering complimentary neck and shoulder massages to any veteran who would like one.

Reservations are filling up fast, so don’t wait to RSVP at MassVAF.org.

📍20 Main Street, Sandwich, MA

Come enjoy a great meal, connect with fellow veterans, relax a little, and shop the market at no cost. We look forward to seeing you all there!

The Massachusetts Veterans Alliance Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring those who've served—and the families who stood beside them.

05/11/2026

It’s that time again! 🇺🇸

MassVAF Veteran’s Lunch & Free Market is back Friday, May 15th from 11 AM–3 PM at the American Legion Post 188 in Sandwich.

Reservations are filling up fast, so don’t wait to RSVP at MassVAF.org.

📍20 Main Street, Sandwich, MA

Come enjoy a great lunch, connect with other veterans, and shop the market at no cost. We look forward to seeing you all there!

05/06/2026

Sad day in Massachusetts. RIP to the brave State Police Trooper who gave his life serving and protecting others. Keeping his family, friends, and the entire law enforcement community in our thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time. 💙

04/18/2026

Another amazing Veterans Lunch and Free Market !🇺🇸

A big thank you to our guest speakers for sharing what’s happening in the veteran community, and to Steven Xiarhos for coming out and recognizing Kenneth Rogers and Great Clips for providing hundreds of haircuts to local veterans such an incredible impact.

The market got a fresh update this month and was a huge hit!

Thank you to all the teams who contributed to our recent food drive, the volunteers who showed up to sort and stock shelves, and the donors who help us fill in the gaps each week. This truly takes a community, and we’re lucky to have the best.

And most importantly, thank you to the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country. It’s an honor to give back to you.🇺🇸

04/13/2026

That time again—don’t forget to RSVP for our monthly Veterans Lunch & Free Market!

📅 April 17 | 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 20 Main Street, Sandwich, MA

Schedule:
• 11–12: Social Hour & Speaker
• 12–1: Lunch
• 1 PM: Door Prizes
• 1–3: Market Open

Reminders:
• The market is open every Monday, 10 AM – 3 PM (reservations required at massvaf.org)
• Friday’s market is open to all veterans (ID required, no reservation needed)
• To make sure everyone has access, shopping is limited to one visit per week (Monday or Friday)

Hope to see you there!

The Massachusetts Veterans Alliance Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring those who've served—and the families who stood beside them.