Auxiliary donation benefits veterans, their families

The American Legion Auxiliary recently donated $500 in gift cards to the Mahaska County Veterans Affairs office to help veterans and their families. The cards may be used for groceries, gasoline or other necessities. At the office to present the cards to Mahaska County Veterans Affairs Director Curt Grandia were Auxiliary President Carmen Mantanane, Vice President Shirley Peiffer and Secretary Missy Little. (submitted photo)

The American Legion Auxiliary recently donated $500 in gift cards to the Mahaska County Veterans Affairs office to help veterans and their families. The cards may be used for groceries, gasoline or other necessities. At the office to present the cards to Mahaska County Veterans Affairs Director Curt Grandia were Auxiliary President Carmen Mantanane, Vice President Shirley Peiffer and Secretary Missy Little.