Local coalition holds donation drive and dinner to honor local veterans
OMAHA, Nebraska (November 11, 2026)—In honor of Veterans Day, Nebraska For Us gave back by supporting local veterans across the street from the nearby Omaha VA Medical Center. As costs of all kinds continue to rise, this community-oriented event will seek to honor those who have served our country.
High gas prices, soaring grocery costs, rising health insurance premiums, the loss of health care and food assistance, and other increasing costs have created immense pain for hardworking Nebraskans. Ahead of Veterans Day, Nebraska For Us found it important to shine a light on the issues affecting our local service members.
“Days like today are great reminders of how generous our community is and the way people are so eager to step up to help,” Nebraska For Us State Director Angie Lauritsen said. “As a proud Marine mom, it is heartening to see our neighbors lend their time and support to provide critical supplies to our local veterans.”
Visitors were invited to bring in donated items including food, hygiene products, and other essential supplies. Free meals were also provided to veterans and other community members in attendance. Remaining items not picked up on site will be donated to the food pantry at the Omaha VA Medical Center.
