Welcome to Support Siouxland Soldiers
Welcome to Support Siouxland Soldiers
Welcome to Support Siouxland SoldiersWelcome to Support Siouxland SoldiersWelcome to Support Siouxland SoldiersWelcome to Support Siouxland Soldiers
Welcome to Support Siouxland Soldiers
Welcome to Support Siouxland SoldiersWelcome to Support Siouxland SoldiersWelcome to Support Siouxland Soldiers100% volunteer run non-profit organization
COVID-19 Update
Due to public health concerns regarding the Coronavirus, Support Siouxland Soldiers will be suspending large support events and instead hosting drive-thru grocery distributions. Please see the facebook page for details. https://www.facebook.com/supportsiouxlandsoldiers
The health and well-being of our Veterans, Service Members, Military families, Volunteers and Community is our top priority. We will continue to monitor developments to determine the best path forward for future Support Siouxland Soldiers events. Click here for other support resources.
our mission
programs & services
Support Siouxland Soldiers was founded in 2007 by Military families with a mission to "Connect Veterans and Military family members with each other and Community Resources to Improve Well-Being" We are a volunteer run, non-profit organization where 100% of our funds stay right here in Siouxland!
Care-Packages
Since 2007 Support Siouxland Soldiers has shipped over 6000 care-packages! Scroll down to our event section for upcoming care-pack events. To sponsor a care-package click here
Support Events
Each year Support Siouxland Soldiers hosts over 20 Free Support Events for Veterans, Service members, Military families and Surviving military family members. Scroll down for event details or connect with us on Facebook!
Groceries
Last year Support Siouxland Soldiers distributed over 50,000 lbs. of groceries! Grocery distributions are scheduled for the last Wed. of the month at Support Siouxland Soldiers.
We need you!
Plan Events
We are 100% run by volunteers and we need your help to make each event special and memorable! Join a planning committee today!
Volunteer
Volunteers are needed to help serve meals, pack grocery boxes and run special events! Volunteer meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at noon at Support Siouxland Soldiers.
Veteran Advocates
Become a Veteran Advocate and help a Hero in need of resources and support! Veteran Advocate Training is held the 2nd Monday of each month at 12PM at Support Siouxland Soldiers.
Wish List
We are always in need of care-package snacks, event supplies, condiments, breakfast foods, beverages, plates, cups, napkins and serviceware for all of our special events held throughout the year!
Sponsorships
Does your business or organization want to support our local Troops? Become a Corporate Sponsor and receive exclusive recognition benefits! Email siouxlandtroops@gmail.com for details
upcoming events
Support Events
Support Siouxland Soldiers hosts over 24 events each year
Waffles for Warriors Events
Waffles for Warriors is a free monthly breakfast and grocery distribution for Siouxland Veterans on the last Wednesday of every month (except December) from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Support Siouxland Soldiers. Volunteers are needed, sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b48a8ad2ca4f94-support5
Veteran Advocate Meetings
Veteran Advocate Volunteer Meetings are hosted on the 2nd Monday of each month at Noon at Support Siouxland Soldiers. Agenda includes upcoming event details, volunteer needs and Veteran Advocate Training from local Veteran Service Agencies.
Valentine Care-Pack
Do you have a deployed loved one? Join us for a free Valentine Care-pack event on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6PM . Thanks to our awesome supporters, we will provide all of the snacks and pay the shipping. If you would like to donate Valentines, beef jerky, trail mix, candy or other care-package supplies please drop these items off just prior to the event at 5:30 PM. Please email your APO/FPO address to siouxlandtroops@gmail.com so that we can prepare your custom forms and shipping label.
Rooster's Charity Ride
The 2nd Annual Rooster's Support Siouxland Soldiers Charity Ride will be on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2019 at Rooster's Harley Davidson.
Salute our Troops Explorer's Baseball with Fireworks!
The 11th Annual "Salute our Troops" Explorer's Baseball game with fireworks is scheduled for Friday, July 3, 2019 at the Explorer's Baseball Team's Mercy Field at Lewis & Clark Park.
Military Family Monster Ball
The Military Family Monster Ball will be held Saturday, October 3, 2019.
Dueling for the Forces at the HardRock Hotel & Casino
Dueling for the Forces is our signature event of the year held on the Saturday after Veteran's Day at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Show starts at 7PM. Get your tickets early as this is a sold out show!
13th Annual Holidays for our Heroes
The 13th Annual Holidays for our Heroes event is a free holiday event for all who served, Military families and Surviving families. The event includes a free meal, groceries, clothing, resource fair and gifts for all of the Military children in attendance. Date TBD.