Food Bank

The Auxiliary collects items monthly for the Leesburg Food Bank. This month’s collection is Spaghetti- any size, any brand, any style.

Show Me the Money

One of the easiest ways to support your Auxiliary – and win money! Held the second and fourth Thursdays of the month, the game starts at 6 p.m. Grab a set of three cards, wait for the caller to call your cards, win cash! Food available starting at 5 p.m.

Upcoming at the Post

NEWS

• Congratulations

  Congratulations to our own Claudia Thompson on her election to Amvets Department of Florida Auxiliary Sergeant at Arms! She was also given an award from Amvets Department of Florida Auxiliary for Perfect Attendance SEC. Thank you for all you do Claudia.

  

• No-bake Bake Sale

  Please join the AmVets Ladies Auxiliary Post 2006 in a BAKELESS BAKE SALE. 

  You are invited to NOT bake a cake, pie, cookies, or brownies.  You do NOT have to find the recipe. You do NOT have to shop for the ingredients. You do NOT have to mix. You do NOT have to cook. You do NOT have to cut. You do NOT have to wrap. You do NOT have to wash dishes. You do NOT have to clean up your kitchen.  You do NOT have to deliver the baked product. You do NOT have to stand in the heat/cold/rain to sell the baked product. 

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  Instead, please donate the dollar value of what you would have baked to the Auxiliary. 

  The Auxiliary raises money all year, and donations to our charities are made in April each year. For a complete list of the charities we support, please see the financial report on our board at the Post. 

  We have five main areas of fundraising:

  • Americanism – Includes care boxes shipped to our active duty military members; support for veterans such as Ashley’s House and the state veteran’s homes
  • Child Welfare – Includes school supplies, clothing and Christmas gifts for needy children and those who are serviced by The Haven women’s shelter; Support of the John Tracy Center for the deaf in Orlando and Make A Wish Foundation
  • Community Service – Includes Leesburg Food Pantry, food baskets for the holidays, the Ronald McDonald House
  • Hospital Fund – Includes donations to St. Jude’s 
  • Scholarship – Includes local scholarships plus state and national

  How you can help power our mission:

  1. Donate: Every dollar counts. Contribute now to help us reach our goal.
  2. Share: Share our campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Your advocacy can amplify our impact.
  3. Volunteer: Your time and skills can make an impact too. The Auxiliary raises money through lunch and dinner on Saturdays. Cooks and kitchen help are always appreciated.

  Thank you for supporting our mission, your impact is invaluable.

  Click here to donate

EVENTS

• Meetings
  The Auxiliary meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. All members are encouraged to join us. This is your opportunity to see what we do, and make a difference. Your input and volunteerism matters. Meetings are about an hour. Please consider joining us. 2026 Meetings – 7 p.m. Dec. 14 Nov.… Read more: Meetings
• Christmas in July
  Hosted by our Child Welfare Chairperson, all proceeds will benefit local school children. We will be collecting CLEAR backpacks an school supplies to be donated to Beverly Shores Elementary School. Donations may also be dropped off in advance. July 25 5-8 p.m.