NEPMA PestVets Unit Collects Food and Clothing Items for Veterans

MANCHESTER, N.H. – The New England Pest Management Association’s PestVets Unit shared the success of its most recent community outreach initiatives supporting Liberty House, a Manchester, New Hampshire-based organization dedicated to empowering homeless and struggling veterans.

As part of New England's Annual Spring Training event, PestVets organized a canned food drive, encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable food items and gift cards to benefit Liberty House. Thanks to the incredible generosity of industry professionals from across the region, several hundred food items were collected, along with $435 in gift cards and cash donations.

This initiative complements New England PestVets’ fall clothing and snack drive, held last October through mid-December. That drive saw the collection of hundreds of essential items including socks, t-shirts, underwear, and snacks, all of which were delivered directly to Liberty House to support the needs of veterans in their care.

“These drives reflect the deep commitment our members have to giving back and supporting those who have served,” said Kelley Altland, Chair of the NEPMA PestVets Unit. “Liberty House does incredible work to help veterans transition toward independence, and it’s an honor for us to stand alongside them in that mission.”

Liberty House provides substance-free housing and vital community connections to veterans facing challenges such as homelessness, substance misuse, PTSD, and unemployment. Their unique 4-step program focuses on Recovery, Mental and Physical Wellness, Meaningful Employment, and Transition to Independence. In addition to housing residents, Liberty House supports hundreds of veterans in the wider community, offering food, clothing, transportation assistance, camping gear, and referrals to other services.

For more information on NEPMA PestVets or to get involved, visit www.nepma.org.