Events

Bringing the Community Together to Honor and Support Veterans

Throughout the year, the Bedford Township Veterans Center hosts events that strengthen connections, raise awareness, and support those who have served. From community fundraisers to Veteran-focused gatherings, our events are all about service, support, and solidarity.

Signature Events

Bedford Veterans 5K / 1-Mile Walk

We are back for year 3! This free event for Veterans and Active Duty members is a community favorite. Come run, walk, cheer, or volunteer!

9th Annual Golf Outing

Truck Safety Consulting presents the Bedford Township Veterans Center’s 9th Annual Golf Outing at Giant Oak Golf Club – Temperance, Michigan. Join us for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community support. All proceeds benefit the Bedford Township Veterans Center. More information on Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities to follow. Let’s do this for our Veterans!

Monthly & Ongoing Events

To make an appointment, contact us for details and schedule!

Monday-Thursdays 11-3pm

Veteran Service Officer Appointments

Monthly food distributions occur on Thursdays at the end of each month.

On-Demand Food Pantry & Monthly Food Distribution

Occurs EVERY FIRST TUESDAY of the month at our center.

Open to the public- you don’t have to be a Veteran.

12:30-3pm

Euchre

All Events

We are back for year 3!

Our event is FREE for veterans/active duty! Please register NOW!

Bedford High School on Friday, June 24, 2026

6:00 PM

2026 Bedford Veterans 5k/1 mile

Join us at the Giant Oak Golf Club where the same great course and food support the same great cause: helping our veterans!  For a $100.00 participation fee, golfers can enjoy on-course games, a hotdog at the turn, and a chance at a massive $10,000 Hole-in-One payout. $50 prizes for the longest drive and closest to the pin for both men and women. First-place team will walk away with winner shirts and free rounds of golf. We’ll wrap up the day with a steak and baked potato lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by the awards ceremony at 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 24, check-in at 7:00 am

Shot-gun start with Best Ball Scramble at 8:00 am

9th Annual Golf Outing

The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive is a nationwide, one-day food collection event where letter carriers pick up non-perishable donations left by mailboxes to support local food banks.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Stamp out Hunger Postal Food Drive

Save the date for this huge, multi-family rummage sale. All proceeds are for the benefit of the Bedford Twp. Veterans Center.

Assembly of Christians Church, Lambertville

Donations are on May 20 – 21, 9AM – Noon. No furniture or appliances, please.

The sale will take place on May 22, 2025 at 9AM.

Rummage Sale

We will have a booth at Toledo Jeep Fest. There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family.

August 2, 2025.

Toledo Jeep Fest 2025

Thanks to generous sponsors, Veterans can receive vouchers for food items at the Bedford Farmers Market.

Every Saturday, Aug 31 – Sept 7

9AM – 11AM

Vouchers for Veterans

Fall, 2025

Flag Distribution Fundraiser at Community Businesses

Receive FREE destruction of your personal documents and help our friends at Bedford Township Veterans Center by donating an item of needed supplies.

Directions Credit Union

Date TBD.

Shred Event

Collection drive by Bedford schools (football, cheer & band)

September, 2025

Collection Drive

October, 2025

Whiteford Days

November, 2025

Q&A for Veterans/Widowers

December, 2025

Christmas in Ida and Christmas Adoptions
Get Involved

Together, we celebrate and serve those who’ve served us. We hope to see you at our next event.

We welcome volunteers, sponsors, and community partners to help make these events successful. If you’re interested in giving your time, resources, or support, please visit our How Can I Help? page or reach out via our Contact form.