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May 8th through May 29th - Helping Our Veterans

Poppy Fundraiser at Berkot's when you check out (New Lenox location only)

POPPY FUNDRAISER AT BERKOT'S WHEN YOU CHECKOUT
MAY 8TH THROUGH MAY 29TH
(Berkot's New Lenox Location only)

Throughout the month of May we remember our Veterans' sacrifices, collecting Poppy Day donations to help our Veterans and their families throughout the year. If you shop at Berkot’s in New Lenox on Laraway Road, please consider making a Poppy donation. (Donations accepted at the checkout registers).

100% of your donations have helped the New Lenox American Legion Post 1977 support

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Local Active Duty Military

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Wreaths Across America

Lincolnway ROTC

Hope Manor (Joliet)

Pop-up Lunches for Veterans and Abraham Lincoln

National Cemetery Memorial Squads

Illinois State Veterans Homes in Manteno and LaSalle

Prince Home in Manteno

Fisher House

Honor Flight

USO

National Poppy Day is May 26, 2023. The poppy is the internationally known and recognized symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and the hope that none died in vain. On September 27, 1920, the Poppy became the official flower of The American Legion Family. We thank you for your continued support!!

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