Membership
As the largest combat veterans organization around, VFW membership spans the globe. We’re an elite group of combat warriors who have each other’s backs long after the fight is over.
Camaraderie. Empowerment. Access to a vast network of resources. Assistance securing the benefits you've earned. Numerous discounts on a number of products and services. With a VFW membership, you'll find all this and more! Further, your VFW membership establishes your place in the VFW legacy that dates back to our founding in 1899.
Please fill out the application /uploads/Documents/MembershipApplication.pdf and send to adjutant@njvfw.com along with a redacted DD-214, or stop by a meeting or event.
Dues are $30.00 per year.
Troop Donation List
Soap (shampoo, body wash, face wash, etc.)
Toothpaste, toothbrush and floss
Deodorant (travel size/non-aerosol)
Lip balm
Foot powder
Baby wipes
Sunscreen
Hand sanitizer
Pain-relieving topical cream (not a necessity, but can be a real luxury)
Vicks VapoRub
Lens cleaning cloths and glass cleaner for goggles
Reading material (magazines, books or an e-reader like a Kindle)
Handheld video games
Board games
Decks of cards
Puzzles
Batteries (AAs and AAAs)
Pencils
3M wall hooks to decorate
Hot sauce
Water flavoring packets
Beef jerky
Slim Jims
Protein bars/drinks
Gum
Sunflower seeds & nuts
Packaged food such as tuna, instant soups, instant Mac & Cheese
The VFW All-American designation is awarded by National VFW Commander in Chief to top posts globally and recognizes posts for their service, representation, and advocacy for veterans, their families and the communities they serve. They are considered the best of the best.We also received the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Outstanding Community Service Post Award which is awarded annually to only 75 out of 6000 + posts world-wide.
These projects included assistance to homeless veterans, twice monthly mental health awareness sessions &our Afghan Veteran Listening Session
Sea Scout & Boy Scout support including honoring Eagle Scouts - flag retirement ceremonies, camp outs & church services
Memorial Day, 4th of July, POW/MIA Awareness, 9/11 Memorial, Veterans Day & Pearl Harbor ceremonies, get out the vote projects or events
School student scholarships including our Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pens Essay contestsDonated 400+ winter coats to area school children
Annual Halloween Trunk or TreatThanksgiving meals prepared and delivered to 100s homebound citizens& to the State Police Tuckerton Barracks & Little Egg Police Department
Hosting veteran & troop food banks along with donations to local food banksChristmas gifts to hospitalized childrenSupport to over 3000 troops & family membersSupport to hospitalized & homeless veteransHonoring our young men & women who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces![]()
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