VFW POST 1240

09/30/2026

No luncheon meeting today, but we do have our monthly PBJ lunches at 4pm!

We hand craft 180 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for My Brother's Table at the VFW POST 1240.
Pop in if you can donate a little of your time.

09/21/2026

Rest in peace, our friend. 💗🙏

View Donald R. Peterson, Jr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

09/20/2026

Swampscott, MA VFW Hall

09/08/2026

🇺🇸 HONOR OUR VETERANS & FIRST RESPONDERS! 🇺🇸

12 Days to go!!!

Join the Lynn MA Veterans Council for the North Shore Veterans & First Responders Parade on Sunday, September 20 at 1:00 PM!

🇺🇸 LET’S FILL WESTERN AVENUE!
Line the route, bring your family and show your support! Watch anywhere along Western Ave. from Centre Street to the Reviewing Stand at Lucia Lighting & Design, 311 Western Ave.

🚒 After the parade, join us at Manning Field for a Touch-a-Truck event!

📅 Sunday, September 20
⏰ 1:00 PM
🌧️ Rain Date: Sunday, September 27

Bring your family. Bring your flags. Show your support!

Questions? Call the Lynn/Swampscott Department of Veterans’ Services at 781-586-6911.

🇺🇸 Please share and help us FILL WESTERN AVENUE!

09/04/2026

Congratulations Tim Byrne, Swim & Susan Bishop!!!! We raised $731 for Company 2 Heroes !!!!

09/04/2026

Thank you for helping us raise $731 for Company 2 Heroes !!!!!

And the lobster raffle winners are.....🥁
Tim Byrne, Kim Manley and Joyce Treesong (who donated them to Susan Bishop 🙌)

09/01/2026

A "Thank You" to our Veterans.
Available tomorrow Wednesday, 9/2

🇺🇸 HERO MEALS MONTHLY FOOD MARKET 🇺🇸
We invite all members of our military community—Veterans, Active Duty, Military Families, and Gold Star Families—to join us for our monthly Hero Meals Food Market! This is our simple, sincere way of saying "Thank You" for the immense sacrifices you and your families make every day.

Come by to pick up a bag of fresh, nutritious groceries! Bags typically include essential staples such as fresh produce, chicken, eggs, and more (items subject to availability).

📅 WHEN: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ TIME: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM (or until supplies last)
Military Friends Foundation
📍 WHERE: Military Friends Foundation HQ, 212 Humphrey Street, Swampscott, MA
Military Friends Foundation
🚗 Drive-Up Service: This is a quick and easy drive-up distribution. Our dedicated team of volunteers will load the groceries right into you.
📋 Good to Know: Open to all Veterans, Military Families, and Gold Star Families.

First-time visitors, please bring a copy of your DD-214 or military ID.

Groceries are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. LPre-registration is not required.

Thank you for your service and dedication. We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️💙

08/10/2026