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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

4 years

While some locations may have limited service, our retail stores are open at most VA Medical Centers with essential items. Food services may vary by location, but we will continue to serve freshly prepared Simply-To-Go at most locations. As always, we are proud to serve!

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@VACanteen

2 years

Veterans Day Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a military prize pack! On our Instagram post, follow, like and comment with the branch of service you support the most to be entered.

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@VACanteen

6 years

On Veterans Day, we honor the more than 20M Americans who served to secure our way of life. Thank a Vet! #HonoringVets

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@VACanteen

2 years

Congratulations to our @VAPittsburgh VCS team for earning Star Awards. The team ensures customers get a welcoming, clean experience every time they visit the Canteen. From left to right: William Steel Matthew Siegel Tara Burns Milton Sloan Carol Carricato Julian Linkhower

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@VACanteen

4 years

In appreciation of the work they do, Long Beach, CA VA Leadership delivered custom face masks to the canteen team!

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@VACanteen

6 years

In response to Hurricane Michael, VCS is currently deploying three Mobile Food Units to Panama City, FL and Marianna, FL to provide food and basic essentials to the Veteran community and those who care for our Veterans. #HurricaneMichael #HonoringVets

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

Coming soon! VCS will soon be serving deliciousness to those who served from our new #FoodTruck , Curbside To Go! The food truck will be located at the Los Angeles VA Medical Center and serve an array of food options through a fresh daily menu. #veterans #vacanteen

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@VACanteen

6 years

Thanks to our loyal customers, VCS donated accessible golf carts that provide hand controls and swivel seats to accommodate golfers with disabilities. We wish our athletes the best during the tournament this week! #VeteransTEE @Sports4Vets

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

We are excited to be a Premier Sponsor of the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Orlando FL July 30-August 4. Learn more about the #NVWG presented by @Sports4Vets & @PVA1946 at

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@VACanteen

6 years

Happy Birthday VCS! Proudly Serving Veterans for 72 Years! Enjoy great savings! Veterans enrolled in @VeteransHealth , their families, caregivers, VA employees and volunteers are eligible to shop with VCS. Thank you for your support!

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

3 years

Mr. Cotter a Veteran patient @VABostonHC , recently received a complimentary haircut from VCS barber Christian Delacruz. "I want to give credit to Cristian Delacruz," said Dr. Dina Galvin, orthopedic hand surgeon. "That haircut has been the highlight of (Mr. Cotter's) experience!”

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@VACanteen

6 years

Quad Rugby is always exciting! #NVWG

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@VACanteen

5 years

Recently at the Orlando VA Medical Center the Canteen joined the Chief of Nutrition & Food and students from the University of Central Florida (UCF) to make a delicious meal for Veterans to help UCF students better guide their patients to a healthy lifestyle.

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@VACanteen

6 years

Our Emergency Response Teams in Panama City, FL and Marianna, FL have been working hard to ensure that Veterans, their families, and VA employees are provided with food and essential resources during #HurricaneMichael recovery. Since last week, VCS has served over 5,400 meals!

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@VACanteen

4 years

Congratulations to the Miami, FL team on the opening of their PatriotCafe! Medical Center Director, Ms. Jangdhari, took time before the opening to recognize the Miami VCS team for the continuous support of the Veterans and employees of the Miami VA Healthcare System.

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@VACanteen

6 years

Through our customers’ loyal patronage of VCS, we were able to give back by sponsoring over 40 Novice Wheelchair Veterans to participate in the the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games this year! #NVWG

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

5 years

We’re excited to be a sponsor at the 2019 National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament in Iowa City, IA! Be sure to stop by to see our team at the expo!

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@VACanteen

3 years

The @mdvagov canteen was short on staff due to an ice storm, and Elizabeth Harding was the only cashier for the morning. While serving customers, she greeted everyone and politely answered questions. For her motivation on a stressful day, Elizabeth earned a Gold VA Pin Award.

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@VACanteen

6 years

In observance of Veterans Day, canteens across the country held recognition ceremonies and served over 64,000 free meals and 22,000 free cups of coffee to our Veteran patrons. We honor, respect, and appreciate the many men and women who have served and continue to serve today!

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@VACanteen

6 years

In response to Hurricane Florence, VCS is deploying a Mobile Food Unit into Havelock, NC along with other VA healthcare units to provide food and essential toiletries to the Veteran community. #HurricaneFlorence #HonoringVets

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@VACanteen

6 years

Bingo Night was a success at the National Veterans Golden Age Games! Thank you to all the Veterans who participated, and thank you to our VCS staff and volunteers who worked hard to make it happen! #NVGAG @Sports4Vets

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@VACanteen

6 years

By providing merchandise and services to #Veterans enrolled in VA's health care system, their families, caregivers and visitors; VCS is able to give back to Veterans through programs essential to their well-being. Learn how we give back!

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@VACanteen

2 years

Here's wishing our associates a great day off. Enjoy your #LaborDay !

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@VACanteen

6 years

We’re happy to be at the 11th annual #SummerSportsClinic ! Be sure to stop by our booth after registration to get some goodies & register to win awesome prizes! @Sports4Vets

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

Visit your local VA Cafe to register to win a Catering Party!

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@VACanteen

6 years

Excited to be at the 38th National Veterans Wheelchair Games! Stop by and see us! #NVWG

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@VACanteen

2 years

For #EmployeeAppreciationDay we celebrate all our wonderful associates, who delight Veterans and guests in the Canteens! Thank you! Group Photo: Beckley VA Medical Center Cake Photo: @vadurham

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@VACanteen

6 years

Our VCS hosted Air Gun games have begun! #NVWG

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

5 years

Introducing the Seafood Basket. Catch CALAMARI, SHRIMP & FRIES for lunch in the VCS PatriotCafé today. Available for a limited time only at select locations.

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@VACanteen

6 years

Soon, you will be able to shop with VCS 24/7 from any device on ! To be the first to know when the site launches, sign up at . Once on the site, simply click “Notify Me” and you will be notified directly about the launch.

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

5 years

Are you ready for VACATION? ShopVCS has exclusive travel deals...save on hotels, resorts, theme park tickets, and more for Veterans enrolled in VA, their families and VA employees!

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@VACanteen

4 years

A few of our canteen associates at the Durham VA Health Care System were recently recognized as Employees of the Day in recognition of their commitment and excellent service to our Veterans, staff, and community during the COVID-19 response. We thank you all for your service!

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

Save the date! On November 13th, goes LIVE. Proceeds from purchases will be given back to Veteran programs including: National Rehab Games, Vets Crisis Suicide Prevention, Fisher House, and more! To get notified of our launch visit

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@VACanteen

5 years

VCS Executive Director Ray Tober talks about Suicide Prevention Month and how we can all #BeThere to help prevent Veteran Suicide. #SPM19

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@VACanteen

6 years

“Writing is the gift of giving and leaving some sort of legacy” -Pat Hazell. #Arts4Vets #NVCAF

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@VACanteen

6 years

VCS has been dedicated to serving our Veterans for 72 years. We thank all of our customers for allowing us to give back since 1946!

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@VACanteen

6 years

We have enjoyed celebrating gift of art at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in Des Moines, IA! Don't miss our drawing at closing ceremony tonight to see who won our VCS giveaway! #NVCAF #Arts4Vets @Sports4Vets

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@VACanteen

2 years

VCS helped with the Homeless Veteran Stand Down in Denver. Associates Louis Green & Kevin Williams handed out items to the Veterans. Louis & Kevin were both once homeless and said they were honored to help the Vets. At the Stand Down, VA offered free health checks for Veterans.

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@VACanteen

2 years

Enjoy end of summer travel deals! Plan your next trip with ShopVCS and save up to 60% on hotels, theme parks, and more. Shop now:

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@VACanteen

6 years

VCS has made ending #VeteranHomelessness a top priority. Our Beds for Vets program is one of the many ways we give back thanks to our customers!

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@VACanteen

5 years

Congratulations to Gerald Parker, Long Beach, CA Canteen Chief, for receiving the May 2019 VCS University Student Leadership Award.

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@VACanteen

6 years

Thank you to @markwahlberg for supporting our Veterans during #SuicidePreventionMonth . #BeThere #HonoringVets

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

3 years

Veterans - We Salute You: We wish you the best on this Veterans Day. Thank you for your service to our country!

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@VACanteen

4 years

A few of our AWESOME canteen team members! #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek #PSRW2020

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@VACanteen

5 years

VCS is preparing for the National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament & the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. Learn what we do to “give back” at the Games! @Sports4Vets

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@VACanteen

3 years

9/11 - We Remember The events of Sept. 11, 2001 – from the World Trade Center, to the Pentagon, to Shanksville, Pennsylvania – changed our lives forever. It was a sobering day marked by humanity, heroism and grace that rose throughout our Nation as we faced unimaginable tragedy.

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@VACanteen

6 years

VCS received a request to deploy our Mobile Food Unit into Havelock, NC. Our team arrived yesterday providing breakfast and lunch to over 100 Veterans and VA community. #HurricaneFlorence #HonoringVets

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@VACanteen

3 years

Veteran Pride and Style: Show off your service branch with masks from your local VCS PatriotStore. Available in-store only. Selection varies by location. Access at certain VA Medical Centers may be temporarily limited - check with your local facility for access restrictions.

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@VACanteen

5 years

"My goal is to serve in Togus at some capacity as I consider it a debt of honor." Read the inspiring story of U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and Togus, Maine VA Canteen Food Service Worker, Aaron Brooker.

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

The Labor Day Sale is here! Enjoy great savings! Click the following link to view items: Veterans enrolled in VHA, their families, caregivers, VA employees and volunteers are eligible to shop with VCS. Thank you for your support! Read Less

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@VACanteen

6 years

Tomorrow is our 72nd birthday!! Have you shopped our Birthday Sale yet? Only one more day!

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@VACanteen

6 years

VCS staff met with retired #NFL player, Earnest Byner at the National Veterans Golden Age Games as he gave encouragement to the Veteran Athletes! #NVGAG

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

We had a great time seeing our Vets at the VCS booth during the #NVWG Expo Day!

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@VACanteen

9 months

VCS Chief in Murfreesboro, TN, Leah Graham, & Assistant Chief Brittany Dackermann brought a care package to Navy Vet Hank Fathera, who was in hospice care. After visiting with Hank, Leah said, “It's days like today that make me remember why we do exactly what we do!”

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@VACanteen

5 years

Take a look at what we gave away to the Service Dogs at the 2019 National Disabled Veterans TEE Tournament! #VeteransTEE @Sports4Vets

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@VACanteen

1 year

In this season of giving, our Veterans have given us the pleasure of serving them and their families. Thank you for helping us spread joy this year as we deliver the VCS benefit! Pictured: Members of the VCS team in Brooklyn, NY @VANYHarbor

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@VACanteen

4 years

In North Little Rock, AR, a few of our canteen employees have been working with the VA Environmental Management Service (EMS). These employees recently received a Certified Health Education Specialist certification! Congratulations!

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

VCS is honored to be a founding sponsor of the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic. We wish the Veteran participants all the best this week as they compete! #SummerSportsClinic #HonoringVets #Veterans @Sports4Vets

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@VACanteen

6 years

We’re #Hiring ! Nationwide opportunities. Come build a rewarding hospitality career that allows you to give back to the #Veteran Community! Click here for more information:

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@VACanteen

2 years

Happy Holidays from Veterans Canteen Service! #HappyHolidays2021 #MenloParkCA @VAPaloAlto

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@VACanteen

6 years

Ready to Serve Those Who Served at the new Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center at @VADenver . Congratulations to the VCS staff in Aurora, CO on the grand opening of our PatriotCafe and PatriotStore! #VACanteen

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

We are thrilled to be a National Sponsor of this year's National Veterans Golden Age Games at @VANewMexico ! #NVGAG #Veterans

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@VACanteen

3 years

Free Beverage in Honor of our Veterans - Serving those who served for us at your VA Canteen. Available in-store only. Selection varies by location. Check with your local VA facility for access restrictions.

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@VACanteen

4 years

The North Little Rock VA canteen is serving Veterans living in the Domiciliary through an order ahead program. The program allows Veterans to easily make their “shopping list” for basic essential items and consumables. The canteen staff then delivers the items to them.

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@VACanteen

5 years

It's our birthday! VCS has been proudly serving Veterans, their families, and VA employees for 73 years! We thank you for your patronage and support!

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

4 years

VCS thanks everyone helping take care of others. We are grateful for all the health care professionals, volunteers, and our own VCS team members. Every step taken is a commitment to making a difference.

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@VACanteen

3 years

In 1947, The first VCS Canteens were staffed and activated at 119 of the 123 VA hospitals in operation. Some of the early Canteens were housed in Quonset huts like the one pictured. VCS turns 75 in less than 30 days! #VCS75 Article from the Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg, Va.

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@VACanteen

4 years

Inspiring sidewalk chalk art at the St. Louis, MO VA! We thank our very important VA staff for their hard work and dedication. #WeAreInThisTogether

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@VACanteen

4 years

You’ve waited all year and it’s finally here. Get the Pumpkin Spice Latte and more fall flavors at your VCS PatriotBrew. #weproudlyserve #starbucks

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@VACanteen

6 years

Are you ready? is coming soon! This exclusive new shopping site will offer deals on an expanded catalog of items you won't find in your local canteens! Click here to get notified of our launch:

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

VCS is proud to give back by supporting @VAWomenVets through their I Am Not Invisible (IANI) project, a project aiming to increase the awareness and dialogue about women Veterans and the many sacrifices and contributions of women who have served.

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

13 years

From Minneapolis Fisher House Grand Opening! Families of wounded vets get new home away from home ... | StarTribune.com http://t.co/85DyaV9

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@VACanteen

5 years

Canteen Employee Beverly Frye recently assisted in an encounter between the Memphis VA Medical Center Director and a VA employee who is deaf by helping them interact via sign language. #ExperienceMakerStories

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@VACanteen

1 year

As we reflect on 2022, VCS is thankful for your patronage. With your support, VCS will continue to deliver comfort and well-being to the 9 million Veterans enrolled in VA healthcare, their families, caregivers and VA employees. We wish you a happy and healthy #newyear

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@VACanteen

3 years

VCS Assistant Canteen Chief Regan Noad (center) of @MartinsburgVAMC has improved canteen operations to even higher levels of excellence. She makes her customers feel like VIPs, giving each order personal attention. Regan earned the ICARE Award for Excellence. Congrats, Regan!

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@VACanteen

5 years

We wish our Vets the best as they continue this week on the course! #VeteransTEE

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@VACanteen

3 years

This Grilled Cheese is LOADED with Flavor. Get your loaded grilled cheese this Friday only at your VCS PatriotCafe. March 5 only. Selection varies by location. While supplies last. Access at certain VA Medical Centers may be limited - check with your facility for restrictions.

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@VACanteen

2 years

Tina Wagner, a VCS cashier @va_columbus , was recently recognized for her quick, thoughtful actions. When a Veteran was struggling to stand with his rollator, Tina swiftly got a chair for the Veteran to sit in before he could fall. Thanks, Tina! #ServingVets #employeespotlight

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@VACanteen

6 years

Writing & storytelling workshop now happening at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival! #Arts4Vets #NVCAF

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@VACanteen

2 years

Your favorite cultural foods can be part of a healthful eating plan! Use these tips to choose foods that have vitamins, minerals, fiber and other important nutrients: #NationalNutritionMonth #LiveWholeHealth

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@VACanteen

6 years

We were welcomed by special guests this week at our Emergency Mobile Food Units in Marianna and Panama City, FL. Currently, we are still serving hundreds of meals each day to the VA Community impacted by #HurricaneMichael .

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@VACanteen

4 years

VA Staff - You're AWESOME! During Public Service Recognition Week, we want to thank you!

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@VACanteen

4 years

Tomorrow is Fryday! Catch some delicious fried shrimp at your VCS PatriotCafe - while it lasts! Selection varies by location . Access at certain VA Medical Centers may be temporarily limited - check with your local facility for access restrictions.

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@VACanteen

5 years

Surfs up in at La Jolla shores today! Many Veterans are out on the water for the first time. #SummerSportsClinic #Sports4Vets #AdaptiveSports

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@VACanteen

5 years

VCS supports the Center for Women Veterans, which provides resources for health services, education benefits, employment and more!

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@VACanteen

2 years

For their commitment to excellence serving our Veterans and VA caretakers, the Dallas VCS team was recognized with ValYOU awards. Way to go, team! @VANorthTexas #ServingVets

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

4 years

In an effort to protect the residents of the St. Cloud, MN Community Living Center (CLC), St. Cloud, MN VA made the decision to limit resident’s movement off of their units. The canteen started bringing a cart of items to the CLC for the residents, which has been well-received!

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@VACanteen

5 years

The PatriotCafé offers fresh, Better4U sandwiches, salads & snacks every day for under $3 in SimplyToGo. Selection varies by location.

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@VACanteen

6 years

The Veterans Day Sale is here! Click the following link to view items: Veterans enrolled in VHA, their families, caregivers, VA employees and volunteers are eligible to shop with VCS. Thank you for your support!

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@VACanteen

5 years

Shop the Halloween Sale for sweets, treats, costumes and more! Available in-store at your local PatriotStore!

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@VACanteen

5 years

Get 25% off all Military Merchandise in honor of #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay ! *Available in-store only. Ends 3/29 while supplies last.

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@VACanteen

2 years

Invest in Our Planet - VCS offers more meatless entrees, which are environmentally friendly and healthier choices. We are also including more environment-friendly merchandise in our retail spaces, keeping our air and water cleaner. #EarthDay2022 #LiveWholeHealth

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@VACanteen

3 years

No Fooling: The Reuben is Back | Friday only at your local VCS PatriotCafe! Selection varies by location. While supplies last. Access at certain VA Medical Centers may be temporarily limited - check with your local facility for access restrictions.

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Veterans Canteen Service

@VACanteen

6 years

Kick off the holidays with our Gift Book Holiday Kick-Off Sale! Click here to view items: Veterans enrolled in VHA, their families, caregivers, VA employees and volunteers are eligible to shop with VCS. Thank you for your support!

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@VACanteen

4 years

Whole pies, cakes and boxed desserts ready to take home. Make your holiday meals simpler with your VCS PatriotCafe. Selection varies by location. Access at certain VA Medical Centers may be temporarily limited - check with your local facility for access restrictions.

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@VACanteen

4 years

Veterans: Free coffee or fountain beverage in your honor. Get your free beverage at your VCS PatriotCafe - Nov. 10 only! Selection varies by location. Access at certain VA Medical Centers may be temporarily limited - check with your local facility for access restrictions.