Post #444 serves many, gets boost from ALR

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BIG HELP–One of the top contributors to the Baraga American Legion’s ‘Da Yoopers Souper Bowl Tackle Hunger Food Drive,’ were the American Legion Riders (ALR), this year donating $100 towards food for the pantry. Pictured is (l-r) Pete ‘Bear’ Goodreau, ALR Associate Director, Baraga Legion Vice Commander Lance Heikkinen, and ALR, member Tom LaTandresse. The riders were essential in raising awareness of veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and raising funds for companion dogs last year when the group hosted its First Annual Hell to Paradise Ride.

by Melissa Newland
The Baraga American Legion Post #444 scored big during its ‘Da Yoopers Souper Bowl Tackle Hunger Food Drive,’ collecting and donating many nonperishable food items to the St. Vincent De Paul’s Food Pantry in L’Anse on Monday. Serving those in need in the community is important to the members/volunteers of the Baraga American Legion Post #444 and during the Legion’s Tackle Hunger Food Drive campaign, which took place between January 5, 2025, and Sunday’s Super Bowl (Legion’s Super Bowl Tail Gate Party), the group took in many items along with monetary donations. The drive encouraged community members to bring in a can of soup or other non-perishable item(s) up to and  including on the day of the Super Bowl when visiting the establishment to receive $2
off the first beverage of choice, which is the average price of a can of soup today. The offer was available once per patron daily. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.