Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary to Host Annual Memorial Day Picnic for the Homeless

The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary will host its annual Memorial Day Picnic for the Homeless on Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the second-floor dining room of The Salvation Army Tampa Command, located at 1603 N. Florida Ave.

Auxiliary members will serve hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, chips and baked goods to approximately 200 of Hillsborough County's homeless and hungry, according to a news release spokeswoman Dulcinea Cuellar.

The luncheon commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. The Salvation Army regularly provides shelter and support to veterans, and works closely with the Veterans Administration to meet the needs of homeless veterans.

The Salvation Army's Tampa Area Commanders, Majors Dan and Dawn Heard, will be present and will support the efforts of the Women's Auxiliary to honor those in attendance.