2026 Accomplishments
2026 Stand Down Accomplishments
- 70 resources were available to assist veterans with homelessness, housing, employment, service animals, food, haircuts, VA benefits, C&P exams, claim filing, joining service organizations, clothing, household goods, vaccines, chiropractic care, toiletry items, healthcare, legal advice, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, local transportation, Veterans Court, Congressional inquiries, Volusia County Government Offices, cell phones, free breakfast and lunches on both days.
- 731 veterans and their families attended.
- 800 breakfast and lunch meals were provided on both days for veterans, family members, volunteers, and staff through in-kind contributions from Texas Roadhouse, Giuseppe's Pizza, El Coqui Bakery, and Parva Colombian Restaurant.
- 21 community volunteers assisted with the set-up/tear down, clean up, signing in of veterans and vendors, directing traffic, helping veterans locate resources and the distribution of lunches, meals, and clothing.
- 40+ veterans received free hair cuts.
- 4 homeless veterans were processed and sheltered by Barracks of Hope.
- 160 cellphones were distributed to veterans at the event by the Florida Veterans Coalition.
- 76 veterans for diabetes.
- 56 veterans were screened for vision
- 50 referrals for follow-up services by Lions Club as several veterans were identified as being in immediate danger of a diabetic stroke and were referred to the nearest ER for medical attention.
- 58 on-site VA compensation exams. Additionally, over 48 claims were established.
- 50 new library cards were issued.
- 27 Veterans enrolled in medical.
- 56 toxic screenings
- 4 whole health referrals
- 4 women’s health referrals.
- 4 LIHEAP applications were complete on-site by Volusia County Human Services.
- 23 individuals were taught how to recognize the signs by suicide prevention team.
- 39 gun locks were distributed.
- 50+ examinations and chiropractic adjustments were done by Palmer Chiropractic.
- Vietnam and the Global War on Terror traveling memorial walls were available to view thanks to the Patriot Guard Riders.
- 40+ community volunteers assisted with the set-up/tear down, clean up, signing in of veterans and vendors, directing traffic, helping veterans locate resources and the distribution of lunches, meals, and clothing.
2025 Stand Down Event Accomplishments
- 55 resources were available to assist veterans with homelessness, housing, employment, service animals, food, haircuts, VA benefits, C&P exams, claim filing, joining service organizations, clothing, household goods, vaccines, chiropractic care, toiletry items, healthcare, legal advice, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, local transportation, Veterans Court, Congressional inquiries, Volusia County Government Offices and free lunches on both days.
- 668+ veterans attended.
- 400+ lunches were provided to veterans by Giuseppe’s Pizza and Texas Roadhouse.
- 300+ meal bags were distributed to veterans.
- 111 veterans were screened for diabetes.
- 156 veterans were screened for vision.
- 67 On-site VA Compensation Exams were completed.
- 50+ new library cards were issued.
- 17 Veterans enrolled in medical.
- 10 bikes were given away to veterans.
- 21 community volunteers assisted with the set-up/tear down, clean up, signing in of veterans and vendors, directing traffic, helping veterans locate resources and the distribution of lunches, meals, and clothing.
2024 Stand Down Event Accomplishments
- 50+ resources were available to assist veterans with homelessness, housing, employment, service animals, food, haircuts, VA benefits, joining service organizations, clothing, household goods, vaccines, chiropractic care, toiletry items, healthcare, legal advice, suicide prevention, addiction recovery, local transportation, Veterans Court, Congressional inquiries, Volusia County Government Offices and free lunches on both days.
- 250 veterans attended on Friday.
- 225 veterans attended on Saturday.
- 400 meals were provided by Farm Share and given out during the event.
- 300+ people were fed by Bull & Boar BBQ on Friday.
- 250+ people were fed by Giuseppe’s Pizza Saturday.
- 250+ people received beverages provided by the Coca Cola Company.
- $260 was distributed in gift cards.
- 121 veterans were assisted by VA Staff and 34 claims were filed.
- 43 community volunteers assisted with the set-up/tear down, clean up, signing in of veterans and vendors, directing traffic, helping veterans locate resources and the distribution of lunches, meals, and clothing.
