Programs for Veterans

Food for Vets

Food insecurity is a significant and growing problem in America. Nearly 11% of U.S. households experience food insecurity at some point each year. For younger Veterans and their families, 27% report this problem of struggling to provide food for their families. Because of this extraordinary need, The Kaufman Fund created a program to support Veterans in need in our community. We hold 6 Food for Vets events each year, and have provided food for over 2300 Veterans and their families.

Next Food for Vets Saturday March 29th, registration opens February 28th.

Food for Vets Flyer 2025

Trees For Vets

In December 2014, The Kaufman Fund began their Trees for Vets program to give Christmas trees to Veterans and their families to enhance the holiday season. Over 2,500 trees have been given to these families.

If you would like to be a sponsor or help this program, contact:

Howard Berliner at howard@thekaufmanfund.org or 314-703-6306

Al Finkelstein al @thekaufmanfund.org or 314-497-8654

Vets Request a Tree

Trees for Vets Flyer

Become a Sponsor

Tax Prep for Vets

The Kaufman Fund helps Veterans with filing their tax returns. Tax help is available during the tax season. The returns are done for free to Veterans. Tax Prep for Vets can prepare both federal and state taxes. However, The Kaufman Fund may not be able to do all returns requested due to complexity or IRS due diligence requirements. Tax Prep for Vets program ia an IRS VITA approved site.

Veterans will be asked to provide all personal records needed to process a return. These include W2 forms, 1099 forms, business records, proof of residence for dependents being claimed, childcare information, along with social security numbers and date of birth for all individuals being claimed.

For more information about how to schedule a tax appointment (during tax season), email TKFTaxPrep@gmail.com or call 314-530-9182.

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