We hope all members are healthy and safe.

Volunteering Opportunities

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Upcoming Event: December 14 and 15


Volunteer and help wrap gifts for local San Bruno families and kids. If you'd like to help, please contact Madeline at: (650) 766-3554


If interested in volunteering your time to assist Veterans and the Community with other events, contact us at the Legion Hall's office number: (650) 589-3102


Please leave a message if you're unable to reach a live individual.

Thank You!

Coast for Kids 2019 Coat Drive

We partnered with Recology of San Bruno to host the 23rd Annual Coat Drive for Coats for Kids. 271 San Bruno residents received coats and sweaters at the event in November this year and we thank you for your help and donations.


Recology San Bruno's Facebook Post

https://www.facebook.com/624433470952283/posts/2699620420100234

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Volunteers Serve Veterans and the Community

Here are some things volunteers at Post 409 do:


  1. Host a veteran & community breakfast on the last Saturday of each month (some exceptions).
  2. Prepare and serve 2 dinners a year for the Palo Alto V.A. Hospital Trauma Unit.
  3. Sponsor a WWII Veteran for the Honor Flight to Washington D.C. – cost of $1000.00.
  4. Arranged a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser which helped buy presents and a full meal for at least 2 needy families in the community.
  5. Help San Bruno Recology use the Post 409 at no cost for the annual coats for children in the community.
  6. 1 week, we had a fundraiser for the People in Paradise, Ca who lost everything and rented a truck to bring all the donations to Paradise.
  7. In 4 days we had a fundraiser for the Coast Guard Unit at the SFO Airport when the government shutdown.
  8. Arrange home cooked meals for the monthly American Legion veterans   meetings.
  9. Host a potluck BBQ for the American Legion members, VFW, and the Marine Corp who helped out at the fireworks booth.
  10. Sponsor 7-10 boys to Boys State each year.
  11. Sponsor an American Legion little league baseball team.
  12. Contribute coffee & donuts at the Golden Gate Cemetery for Memorial Day & Veterans Day services.
  13. Help Avenue of Flags Committee prepare and serve a luncheon on Memorial Day & Veterans Day.

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