Florida Nonprofit Donates 150 Holiday Food Boxes for Veterans’ Families
A Florida nonprofit has donated 150 holiday food boxes for veterans’ families in need, with Volusia County preparing to distribute them through four Veterans Services offices beginning November 16.
The county announced the donation from Volusia Basket Brigade on November 9. Each box contains enough food for a holiday meal for a family of six, according to the announcement.
Pickup is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 16. Boxes will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last, and veterans must provide proof of military service.
The participating locations are 110 W. Rich Ave. in DeLand; 1845 Holsonback Drive in Daytona Beach; 717 W. Canal St. in New Smyrna Beach; and 2150 Eustace Ave. in Deltona.
Veterans Services Director Scott Olson thanked the nonprofit for supporting veterans and their families during the holidays. The county described Volusia Basket Brigade as an organization that helps families during the holiday season.
The distribution is separate from the division’s ongoing work helping current and former military personnel and their dependents prepare benefits claims. Its services include assistance with compensation, pensions, education benefits and vocational rehabilitation.
The county also lists support for issues involving medical enrollment, disability benefits, home loans, burial benefits and appeals. Veterans can arrange appointments with a services counselor online or by contacting an office.
For information about the food boxes or other Veterans Services assistance, residents can call 386-740-5102. Distribution is scheduled for November 16, with availability limited to the donated supply.
References
Volusia County — November 9, 2026
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Volusia County Veterans Services — Background; publication date unspecified
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