Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 Hosts Fundraiser For Remodel

Red Redmond, Celia
and Junior Mendietta

(LAWTON, OK March 4, 2018) Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 and the Latin American Community Club hosted a fajita dinner fundraiser on Sunday to give back to local Veterans. The organizations want to remodel Lowery-Whitehead American Legion Post 29 and give back to Veteran through their respective programs. Post 29 is host to organizations that a have a strong community and Veteran presence like Latin American Community Club, Military Order of The Purple Hearts, Veteran Service  Officer Bill Trice, The 40 & 8, APA Junior League, and Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry to name a few. 

People got to eat two fajitas, rice, and beans for their donation.Event coordinator and Lowery-Whitehead Sons of the American Legion Squadron 29 member Junior Mendieta said the day was dedicated to the veterans.

"We're trying to show the community here in Lawton

that we are here to help the veterans and things like that," said Mendieta.

American Legion Post 29 in Lawton Oklahoma Partners with Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry

American Legion Post 29 in Lawton, Oklahoma proudly partnered with Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry this past Saturday, July 22, 2017. The goal was to bring canned goods and perishable food donations to Post 29 for use by Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry in the greater Lawton community at large. American Legion Lowery - Whitehead Post 29 would like to thank Evangelist Adriene Davis for coordinating with Post 29 in this effort. The Lawton - Fort Sill community came together at Post 29 to make the food drive success and American Legion Post 29 would like to thank everyone who donated their time, food, and energy to help us help those in need!

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