The coronavirus pandemic has stopped many things in society.  Unfortunately, it hasn’t stopped the need for many folks in the community.  One Rochester organization is stepping up to help veterans who may be facing tough times.

When Veterans Outreach Center put out the call for supplies, people stepped up.  Operation Canned Goods supports the agency’s Quartermaster program, which gives needy veterans food, toiletries, clothing, and other supplies.

A steady stream of people in cars, trucks, and even packed trailers dropped off those supplies throughout the day Monday.

“There are a lot of veterans in need right now,” said Brandon Kasperkoski, VOC’s operations director.  “Some of them have struggles with even leaving their homes at this time.  We’re serving as many people as we can.”

Stocking up on the supplies necessary to serve veterans is the biggest challenge facing Veteran’s Outreach Center during the pandemic.  When members of American Legion Post 468 found out, they too — answered the call.  A last-minute food drive Sunday filled half a trailer.

“During these times, people are getting laid off,” said George Dadson, a veteran who organized the weekend collection in Greece.  “The money’s not there.  The food’s not there.  But they still need to feed their families.”

“In this time we can afford to be a little bit giving of our neighbors,” said Kate Krotz of Brockport, who dropped off a large shipment of goods picked out by her kids.  “So hopefully this will get put to good use.”

Service to country is a selfless act.  In these times, so many — are going above and beyond.