VFW Post 5645

The VFW Auxiliary offers cancer grants to members who are battling cancer.

Eligibility requirements:
• Applicant must be a member of the VFW Auxiliary for one (1) full year.
• Current dues must be paid before applying for a cancer grant.
• After twelve (12) months have passed from date of diagnosis or last treatment, application will not be accepted.
• A member is allowed two (2) grants during lifetime. Twelve (12) months must elapse between new diagnosis and/or treatment from date of first grant for a second application to be considered. Continuous treatment which lasts beyond the twelve (12) month period will qualify for a second grant.
• Application will be rejected if member has been deceased for longer than 30 days.
The grant amount is currently $550.00 and funds are paid directly to the member or, in the case of a deceased member, to their estate. Funds are dispersed 2-4 weeks following the acceptance and approval of the completed and signed application.

Please read the instructions carefully before submitting an application. The most common reason an application is denied is due to missing information from either the member or physician.

To access the application, log into your MALTA account.
Questions? Contact National Headquarters at 816.561.8655.

We have a box for donations. Feel free to stop in

🎄 Stuff the Stocking is underway
Now through December 15, we’re collecting small gifts to brighten the holidays for veterans and widows living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Hancock County.

Examples of items to donate:
• Holiday stockings
• Warm socks
• Puzzle books
• Hand lotions
• Lap blankets
• Small gifts
• Snacks
• Cozy slippers
• Card games
• Board games
• Lip balms
• Cocoa mixes

Contact the Hancock County Veterans Service Office to donate:
📞 419-424-7036

Thank you for helping us spread kindness this Christmas season 🤍