What We Do

Our Services

Community-driven outreach delivering care, comfort, and connection to veterans across Long Island.

Care package assembled with supplies for veterans
Service 1

Care Packages

Assembled and delivered directly to veterans in need. These packages provide essential items and comfort to those who served our country.

  • Assembled by VCLI volunteers
  • Delivered to veterans in homes, shelters, and care facilities
  • Stocked with essentials and comfort items tailored to each recipient
Hygiene basket with toiletries for veterans
Service 2

Hygiene Kits

Partnering with local shelters, hospitals, and VA centers to provide hygiene baskets containing toiletries and personal care essentials to veterans.

  • Delivered in partnership with shelters, hospitals, and VA centers
  • Toiletries, personal care, and grooming essentials
  • Dignity-first approach — every kit is thoughtfully packed
Curated basket of useful items for veterans
Service 3

Support Baskets

Curated baskets filled with useful items delivered to veterans in homes, shelters, and care facilities.

  • Curated with useful everyday items
  • Delivered to veterans wherever they are
  • Funded entirely by community donations
Holiday gifts and meals for veterans and their families
Service 4

Holiday Fun Drive

Seasonal drives bringing holiday cheer, meals, and gifts to veterans and their families during the holiday season.

  • Holiday meals and gift packages for veterans
  • Includes families and children
  • Coordinated with local partners and volunteers
Toys collected for veterans' children and families
Service 5

Toy Drive

Collecting and distributing toys for veterans' children and families, ensuring no child goes without during the holidays.

  • Toys for veterans' children and families
  • Accepting donations year-round
  • Distribution in partnership with local organizations
School children writing cards for veterans
Service 6

Write a Vet / Cards for Vets

A program connecting local school children with veterans by writing heartfelt cards and letters of appreciation and support.

  • Partnering with local schools and youth groups
  • Handwritten cards and letters from the community
  • Delivered to veterans in care facilities and at home
Volunteer delivering gifts to a homebound veteran
Service 7

Gifts for Homebound Veterans

Delivering gifts and care items to veterans in home care, assisted living, or who are otherwise homebound.

  • Direct delivery to homebound and assisted living veterans
  • Coordinated with home care agencies and VA partners
  • Personalized gifts and care items

Want to support these programs?

Every dollar goes directly to veterans in need. Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word — your support makes these programs possible.