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OSDRI launches holiday collection drive for grocery gift cards and food items

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Operation Stand Down RI is putting out a call to action to the local community in the days leading up to Veterans Day.

On Friday, Oct. 21, OSDRI began seeking support from the local community to help stock the OSDRI food pantry shelves in time for the Holiday Season.

“Due to inflation and rising food prices our annual Holiday collection drive is imperative this year in order to ensure our Veterans are not forgotten on Veterans Day and do not get left behind through the Holiday Season,” said Erik Wallin, Esq. Executive Director of OSDRI. “OSDRI relies on gift cards throughout the year to assist our veterans with groceries, gas, and clothing. As we head into the holiday season, this become particularly important in order to guarantee that our low-income veterans are able to provide a Thanksgiving meal and a Christmas holiday to their families.”

Individuals and organizations looking to contribute are invited to drop off Gift Cards and food items between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. OSDRI headquarters is located at 1010 Hartford Ave., Johnston.

“Our goal is to collect enough food and gift cards by Veterans Day in order to ensure that the veterans we serve can enjoy the holiday season without the stress of having to figure out how to put food on their tables,” Wallin said.

OSDRI is seeking the following food items: canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing mix, boxed dessert, and gift cards to local supermarkets.

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