Veterans all over the region are homeless, struggling to find their next meal. They served their country with pride and now find themselves in dire straits. Enter the Student Veterans Organization from California State University, Sacramento.

Until March 26, all nonperishable donations are being accepted by the club. There are several drop-off bins located in the Sac State student union that are available for anyone to use. Donations can also be made to the Student Veterans Organization, located in Lassen Hall.

All donations will benefit the Sacramento Veterans Resource Center. The center has multiple ways of assisting veterans from every generation. It provides counseling, housing, employment help and training.

"It's important for us to take care of each other," said veteran Tom Chute. "(Veterans) are the ones who served and deserve respect and their basic needs taken care of."

This is the major donation drive of the year for the club. Each fall, clothes are collected for the center, while canned goods are collected in the spring.

"The resource center and their services are the key to dignity for veterans," Chute added. "Talking to someone who cares and has gone through similar experiences is extremely helpful for struggling veterans."

Donate now to help people who know the meaning of service.

The Student Veterans Organization can be reached at 278-6733 or on its website.