The public is invited to a free cookout and community cleanup event hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Veterans Coalition and Benton County Veteran Service Office. The Community Cleanup will be held at Memorial Park in Bentonville from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th. A free cookout will follow from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. with burgers, hot dogs, drinks, and all the fixings.
Interested participants are asked to meet at the Veterans Wall Memorial at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 30th. Volunteers are asked to wear comfortable shoes and clothing for the cleanup event. Litter grabbers, gloves, and bags will be provided.
Participants are asked to bring a canned or dried food item to donate to the Veterans Health Care Systems of the Ozarks Micro Food Pantry. A donation is not required to attend, but is appreciated. All donations go directly to local veterans and their families.
Memorial Park is located at: 401 NE Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Bentonville, AR 72712. A map showing the location of the Memorial Wall is attached.
About the Northwest Arkansas Veterans Coalition
The Northwest Arkansas Veterans Coalition provides a forum for veterans’ organizations and support for the veteran community. The organization was founded in 2014 and is a registered 501c3 non-profit.
Benton County Offices and Courts are closed on Monday, May 26th, to observe Memorial Day