A newly formed organization, 222 Cares, who's mission is to provide assistance, connection and education to Veterans, and their families and support systems, who are suffering through PTSD, addiction or both in order to significantly reduce the number of Veteran suicides, will be at the Ellsworth VFW, Saturday, May 9th from 1 to 3 p.m.

Veterans who have pre-registered or register on-site will receive a meal box that will provide food for 2 for 14 days. Veterans will need their  DD-214 military ID or VA Healthcare ID, Veteran Endorsement on their license, retired military ID, Active military ID or military orders.

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