The front of the new MilVet headquarters at 33040 Antelope Road in Murrieta will store and package food and other items for deployed service members and serve as a help and information location for veterans and their families. Valley News/ Tony Ault photo
MilVet, a nonprofit veteran’s assistance organization, is inviting residents of Murrieta and surrounding communities to join in a military care packaging event on May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The monthly MilVet Military Care Package event has local residents, veterans, and active service members assembling special care packages to be sent to deployed troops overseas.
This month, the event will be taking place at MilVet Headquarters, 33040 Antelope Road in Murrieta. A $25 suggested donation helps with shipping and includes food and all supplies at the event. Normally, more than 200 packages need to be filled and sent off for our troops overseas.
Donations for the monthly event include non-perishable foods, disposable razors, sanitary items, candy, and small items not available in those coun
