July 4th Fireworks Booth

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.