Financial assistance

The Royal Canadian Legion provides financial assistance to serving and former Canadian Armed Forces members, RCMP, and their families who are in financial distress. Grants are available for food, heating, clothing, prescription medication, medical appliances and equipment, essential home repairs and emergency shelter or assistance. Smaller comforts can also be provided to Veterans and surviving spouses who are hospitalized. Assistance to a Veteran cannot be provided over an extended period but can be offered more than once.

Any Veteran or Veterans dependent in need of assistance is eligible to apply for financial aid from the Poppy Trust Fund, including: Any person who is serving or who has honourably served in the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP, as well as their dependents Merchant Navy personnel who have been awarded campaign stars or decorations, as well as their dependents Ex-service personnel of Commonwealth countries and their dependents who reside in Canada Ex-service personnel of allied countries and their dependents who reside in Canada

Veterans

Financial assistance is open Monday 8:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Call (250) 492-3074, or use the website.

Phone

(250) 492-3074

Website

https://www.legion.ca/support-for-veterans/financial-assistance