Events

Veteran Pop-Up Food Pantry 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., or until supplies last. Pick up shelf stable food, a couple freezer items and visit with several resources ready to help Veterans experiencing food insecurity. The Minneapolis VA is working to eliminate food insecurity in our communities!

Provides an opportunity for Veterans, families, and caregivers to drop-in to learn more and/or complete VA Advance Directive, along with other advance care planning topics. When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month,11:00am to 1:00pm. Where: 2G-102 Conference Room in Primary Care Social Work Suite, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN

Do you have chronic pain? Empowered Relief is for YOU! Join us for this one-time 2.5 hour class. When: Thurs. March 20th & Thurs. April 17th from 1:00 – 3:30 pm CT Where: Minneapolis VA Medical Center Fourth floor, room 4T 112-113 [directly across from the Outpatient Elevators and the library] One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN Get directions on Google Maps Cost: Free Registration: Required – Call Whole Health at 612-725-8194 to register Research has shown this one-time 2.5 hour class can offer long-term pain relief.  Learn about pain and what you can do to help yourself  Gain skills for pain relief that you can use right away  Get a free relaxation audiofile  Create a personal plan for pain relief  Get connected with additional pain resources  Receive individual pharmacist phone follow-up

Join us for educational sessions, games, and social time hosted by the Mental Health Integrated Care Community.

Veteran-centered approach utilizing group discussion to help increase understanding, perception of relevance, and feelings of self-efficacy related to Advance Care Planning. When: Every 4th Wednesday of the month, 11:00am to 12:00pm. Where: This is an online event, registration is required. Contact Megan Schmitz, Advance Care Planning Coordinator, at 612-467-4036 to register.

VA claims processers will be on-site to provide services. Minneapolis VA Health Care System will help you enroll, understand your eligibility, provide Toxic Exposure Screenings and information on the Women's Clinic, Whole Health and more. Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and your Anoka County Veteran Service Officer will also be there! Please bring a copy of your DD214.

General information available for other advance care planning topics can be reviewed such as, services available through the VA and outside of the VA to help support planning for the future. When: Every 1st Wednesday of the month, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Where: Main Flag Atrium, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN

Join VA and community representatives for an interactive and fun afternoon! Explore resources for a variety of VA and community programs and services for Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease, including Parkinson’s programming, deep brain stimulation, Caregiver Support, Center for Integrative Health and Healing, Pain Center, peer resources, Parkinson’s Foundation, Minnesota Veterans Home, and much more. When: Wed, April 16th, 2025 12:30-3:30 pm Where: Minneapolis VA Medical Center, 1st floor Auditorium One Veterans Drive Minneapolis, MN

Join the Minneapolis VA Caregiver Support Program for our Annual Caregiver Resource Fair on April 30th from 8:30 am until 2:00 pm. Caregivers, veterans, and staff are welcome to attend online or in person for the speaker and presenter portion of the Resource Fair. We will have tables with VA programs and community organizations set up from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for those in person. For more information, please contact the Caregiver Support Program at 612-467-5405.