To honor and support local military veterans, Bill Colwell Ford hosted the Fill a 50 event. During the month of April, they collected items on behalf of the Black Hawk County Veteran Affairs to distribute to veterans through their food pantry The Black Hawk County Veteran Affairs assist honorably discharged veterans and dependents by ensuring that their needs are being met through federal, state, and county benefits. Bill Colwell Ford asked the Cedar Valley community to bring items and help them fill the bed of an F-150, or Fill a 50.
Some of the items they collected included canned fruits and vegetables, juice bottles, paper towels, detergent, warm hats and gloves, and many more shelf-stable foods and cleaning products. A big THANK YOU to everyone who came out and donated to the Fill a 50 event this year. A lot of items were raised for veterans and their families in Black Hawk County, and it wouldn't have been possible without your help!
Once again, thank you to everyone who participated, your generosity is astounding!
About Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs:
The Commission of Veteran Affairs and office was established per Chapter 35B of the Code of Iowa. The Commission endeavors to assist honorably discharged Veterans/Dependents by respectfully and judiciously promoting communication, cooperation and education between the Veteran, legislators, and the public and private sector to ensure that the needs of the Veteran/Dependents are being met.
Our Office strives to assist all Veterans/Dependents in some way, whether it be providing emergency assistance with basic needs through relief funds, or helping to file claims for Federal VA benefits (service work), or just providing information and referrals.
For more information visit their website: https://www.blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov/347/Veterans-Affairs or their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BlackHawkCountyVeteranAffairs/
Pictured from left to right: Blake Colwell (General Manager), Yolando Loveless (BHC Veteran Affairs Director), and Whitney Johnson (Marketing & Business Development Director)