How To Honor Veterans Around Bergen

How To Honor Veterans Around Bergen Article Teaser: Active servicepeople and retired veterans can find support every day, and free meals on Nov. 11.
Cheryl De Leon,
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It is, of course, always a good time to support our troops, but we pay special attention to servicemen and women on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. In a time when we’re already taking special care of our neighbors, caring for our active military members, veterans and their families has never been more important.

If you’re looking for a way to help, here are some organizations you can support:

  • Bergen County Veterans Services. Our local government supports both servicepeople and their families, from helping with transportation to aiding with employment opportunities to transitional housing for vets in need. In particular, the Tracers program is veteran-led and helps find shelter and jobs for homeless veterans.
  • Bergen County Veterans of Foreign Wars. With locations all over the county, this organization connects veterans, runs programs to support men and women serving overseas (such as the Patriot’s Pen letter writing program), curates resources for vets in crisis and does the work to maintain national veterans’ cemeteries.
  • Community Hope. This Parsippany-based nonprofit runs the Alfred J. Thomas Home for Veterans in Paramus, which provides transitional housing for veterans in need. It also provides general aid to veterans, servicepeople and their families statewide, focusing on mental health support and permanent housing solutions.

In addition to individual towns’ ceremonies and services and Bergen County’s offer of a free round of golf on one of the six public courses (make sure your call ahead to schedule your tee time), many national chains are offering free or discounted meals on Nov. 11, with military ID. You can stop by:

  • Applebee’s, multiple locations. Receive a free meal from a select menu.
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Receive a free receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie with your meal.
  • Chili’s, multiple locations. Enjoy a free meal on a select menu.
  • Dunkin’, multiple locations. Grab a free donut while supplies last.
  • iHOP, multiple locations. Get free red, white and blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Krispy Kreme, Paramus and East Rutherford. Pick up one free kolache and one cup of freshly brewed Katz coffee.
  • Olive Garden, Veterans and active servicepeople will receive a free entrée from a special menu.
  • Outback Steakhouse, multiple locations. Enjoy a free Aussie 3-Course Meal.
  • Playa Bowls, multiple locations. Those with a military ID will receive a free bowl.
  • Starbucks, multiple locations. Enjoy a free tall coffee, hot or iced.
  • Tim Hortons, multiple locations. Pick up a free classic donut.
  • Wendy’s, multiple locations. During breakfast hours, pick up a free breakfast combo.
  • White Castle, Little Ferry and Hasbrouck Heights. Pick up a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal.

How are you honoring veterans in Bergen County? Tell us all about it on Instagram @bergenmagnj.

 

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