American Legion collects items for National Guard holiday packages

The American Legion Hayes-Velhage Post 96 and VFW Hannon-Hatch Post 9929 will conduct a community wide collection for personal goods to be sent to members of the West Hartford based Army National Guard 143rd Military Police Company now serving in Afghanistan.  The drive will begin on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 and continue through Nov.30. 

VFW Post Commander Tim Ahern and American Legion Post Commander Chris Conlin request the community's support for the dedicated men and women serving our country during the holiday season.

Five collection points are now open in West Hartford; American Legion Post 96, 45 Raymond Road; VFW Post 9929, 83 South Street; West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main Street Elmwood Community Center, 1106 New Britain Avenue; West Hartford Senior Center, 15 Starkel Road.

A list of suggested items for the Soldiers Care Packages can be downloaded from www.post96.org or www.vfw9929.org or at the collection locations listed above.