(La Porte County, IN) - Active military servicemembers and veterans will be honored locally on Veterans Day next week.  United Way and Al’s Supermarkets in La Porte (702 Lincolnway) and Michigan City (3535 Franklin) will distribute $20 gift certificates and special commemorative coins to the first 100 Veterans in the store on November 11 from 9am-11:00am or until supplies last.

Any active or retired military personnel are invited to come into the store near the customer service desk and receive their gift certificate.  You must show valid military Identification or DD Form 2 and be present to receive the gift certificate.  Dave Sisk, Director of Engagement for United Way of La Porte County said it’s a way of saying thank you for their service.  “We know the sacrifice so many of us have made during their time of service and we are excited to be in a position to give back to our local heroes and comrades,” he said.

United Way helps people in need of critical human, health, and social services. For more information or to make a donation, visit unitedwaylpc.org