Member Resources
Helping veterans of every generation
NATIONAL BENEFITS:
Claims & Separation Benefits
Assistance with transitioning out of the military or filing a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs
Financial Grants
Helping America's military families who have run into unexpected financial difficulties as a result of deployment or other military-related activity or injury
Student Veteran Support
Providing service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete educational goals without excessive student loan debt
Additional National Benefits can be found here: https://vfw.org/memberbenefits
LOCAL BENEFITS:
211 WNY
- 211 WNY is your free and confidential link to health and human services.
- Dial 2-1-1 or visit https://www.211wny.org/
Dentistry Smiles Upon Veterans Day
- Saturday, November 13, 2021, 8AM - 3PM.
- Eligible veterans must call 716-829-2780 to schedule an appointment. Space is Limited, so call right away!
- http://dental.buffalo.edu
Neighborhood Legal Services
- NLS was funded primarily by the federal Legal Services Corporation to provide civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Erie County.
- https://nls.org/
Operation B.O.O.T.S
- Program of WNY Heroes. Bring veterans and their families together in a casual, non-clinical, non-threatening, setting in safe, fun environments, that foster teamwork, networking, and friendship.
- https://wnyheroes.org/operation-b-o-o-t-s/
Thank A Vet Discount Program
- Complimentary photo I.D. certified by the Erie County Clerk that a veteran has produced their original discharge paper and has been honorably discharged. The card that can be used at our participating local businesses for Veteran exclusive discounts.
- Click here for the list of participating businesses
- https://www2.erie.gov/clerk/thankavet
Veteran's Day Free Meal Options:
- Andersons: Free Frozen Custard or Ice Cream
- Applebees: Complimentary full-size entrée & $5 bounce back card to redeem for your next visit.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: 10 FREE BONELESS WINGS + FRIES
- Chili's: Free Entree
- Denny's: Free Build Your Own Grand Slam®
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Free Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Dunkin Donuts: Free Donut
- Edison Elementary School: Free sweet treat
- IHOP: Complimentary stack of patriotic Red, White & Blue Pancakes
- Little Caesars: Free HOT-N-READY® Lunch Combo
- Olive Garden: Free Meal
- Outback: Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola product
- Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert
- Red Robin: Free Red's Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries
- Starbucks: free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee
- Texas Roadhouse: Free Dinner Voucher for future visit
- Wendy's: free breakfast combo
WNY Freedom Lounge
- A welcoming environment for traveling Military personnel & Veterans at the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport. This Courtesy Center is a private area, away from the normal stresses of travel, to enjoy light refreshments, and rest between flights, in an atmosphere that enhances the morale of those who are away from home.
- https://www.buffaloairport.com/media/2536/freedom.pdf
- https://freedomlounge.nickelcity.net/