VA receives large donation from Wake Foundation

The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff accepted a large donation delivered by Robert Wake, co-founder and CEO of the Wake Foundation.

The donation consisted of safety equipment and funding to support several programs VA has in place to benefit veterans in need.

“Mr. Wake dropped by the medical center saying he wanted to help out his fellow veterans and our staff who serve them,” said VA Voluntary Services Chief Dale Garrett. “And, wow, help, he did. He brought in about 500 cloth face masks, 200 disposable face shields and a check for $1,500 to support our Wall of Valor, Care and Share, and monthly veterans healthy food pantry.”

Garrett said Wake also has committed Wake Foundation volunteers to helping with the food pantry’s monthly preparation and delivery.

“And, he wants to be involved with the preparation for the Care and Share program in early December,” said Garrett, explaining the Care and Share program provides food for a holiday meal to veterans living below federal poverty guidelines.

“We thank the Wake Foundation for helping us help our veterans,” said Garrett. “These donations will help a lot of local heroes, and we can always count on the Wake Foundation to help wherever there is a need.”