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Unmet Needs Program | Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Provides up to $2,500 in aid to recently discharged military service members and their families facing financial hardships due to military-related activities like deployment. Assistance covers housing, vehicle, utility, food, child-related, and medical expenses.

Physical Address

406 West 34th St, Kansas City, MO 64111

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Application process

Call or visit the website to apply. Individuals can only apply twice for the program, with at least 18 months in between application submissions. All grant assistance is directly provided to the creditors, not the applicant.

Eligibility

Active-duty personnel and recently discharged service members or veterans who have been - Honorably discharged from any military branch - Discharged within the past 72 months In addition, applicants must be experiencing hardships directly related to: - Deployment - Military pay issues - Military illness/injury

Agency info

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Our mission is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.