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  • Military & First Responders Ball

    Mar 22, 2025 - Mar 22, 2025

    Military & First Responders Ball will be held Saturday March 22nd.

  • Free Food for Vietnam Veterans

    Mar 28, 2025 - Mar 29, 2025

    Mission BBQ is offering a free sandwich for Vietnam Veterans

  • Sarasota County Operation Green Light

    Apr 3, 2025 - Apr 3, 2025

    The goal of Operation Green Light is to help individuals with cases in these counties save on fees, pay cases in full and assist with driver’s license reinstatements.

  • Sarasota County Operation Green Light

    Apr 4, 2025 - Apr 4, 2025

    The goal of Operation Green Light is to help individuals with cases in these counties save on fees, pay cases in full and assist with driver’s license reinstatements.

Services

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Discover Food Resources for Veterans

Veterans have access to special food insecurity resources.
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Find Help for Manatee County Veterans

Benefits offered for Veterans through Manatee County Veterans Services
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Find Help with Applying for VA Healthcare

We can assist you in receiving health care from a VA health care facility. 
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Find Help with Employment Services for Veterans

Employment resources for Veterans
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Find Information About the Active Military Combat Duty Grant Program

Assisting Veterans with the Active Military Combat Duty Grant Program
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Find Information About Veterans Preference

Find information about Veterans Preference
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Find Options for Veteran Outpatient Health Care

Our outpatient clinic provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, dental services, social work, women’s health services and more. 
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Get Assistance with Survivor Benefits

Manatee County Veterans Services can assist with access to benefits for survivors of deceased Veterans
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Get Help for Veterans with Financial Needs

Call Manatee County Veterans Services to see if you qualify for financial assistance through the VA
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Register for Manatee Moves

To register for Manatee Moves, the Veteran must call Manatee County Veterans Services.
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Seek Assistance to Get a VA Home Loan

Seek assistance to get a VA home loan
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Seek Assistance with VA Burial Benefits

We can assist you in requesting headstones, markers, burial flags and arrange for burial in a national cemetery. We can also assist survivors applying for burial reimbursement if the Veteran qualified. 
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Seek Assistance with VA Disability/Compensation

Manatee County Veterans Services can assist eligible veterans with disability/compensation benefits
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Seek Assistance with VA Life Insurance

Assisting with Access to Life Insurance Benefits

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Seek Assistance with VA-supported schooling

Employment services for Veterans and qualified spouses and children