The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) District 1 invites you to join us for a fun-filled summer picnic under the tent at VFW Post 399 in Westport. The event will take place on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, from 10 AM to 5 PM at 465 Riverside Ave, Westport, CT.
Enjoy a variety of delicious foods, including bacon, egg, and cheese sandwiches, pulled pork, brisket, burgers, hot dogs, and an array of sides. Meal tickets are available for $30, which includes wine and beer.
Come out and support our veterans while enjoying a day of good food and great company!
For more information, please contact VFW Post 399 or (203) 227-6796. You can purchase tickets through Venmo above or tickets at the door.
For past four years the VFW Post 399/August Matthias American Legion Post 63 impressively hosted a monthly Red Cross Blood Drive. On Friday, the blood drive sponsored by the Goddard Schools in Westport had over 80 donors. Phil Delgado, VFW Quartermaster said “thanks to sustained partnerships with other community organizations, we have become the premier Red Cross Blood donor site in Fairfield County, having welcomed over 2,200 donors to date. Remember, one unit of blood can save up three life’s.” Every donation does make a difference, next blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, July 31st, 12-6pm. For appointment, please visit WWW.REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG – use sponsor code: VFWWESTPORT or call 1-800-733-2767
On Tuesday, June 25th Phil Delgado, VFW Post 399 Quartermaster was invited to talked on The Lisa Wexler Show regarding veteran support and upcoming 48th straight monthly VFW Red Cross Blood Drive scheduled for Friday June 28th.
The Lisa Wexler Show has aired for over 16 consecutive years in Fairfield and Westchester Counties of Metro New York. Notable guests have included Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, Larry King, Alan Alda, Governors Rell, Malloy, Lamont, many Presidential candidates, scientists, physicians, writers, chefs, celebrities, and trendsetters.
