Overview
Mobile Outreach Vans provide a private and secure space where Veterans, Service Members, and Military Families can meet one-on-one with a Veterans Benefits Advisor. All advisors are accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
These vans bring services directly to communities across New York State, meeting people where they live, work, and gather.
At a Mobile Outreach Van, you can get the same help you would receive at a New York State Department of Veterans’ Services office. Services include:
- Filing or appealing a VA benefits claim
- Enrolling in VA health care
- Getting help with New York State property tax exemptions
- Receiving FreshConnect Checks for use at farmers’ markets
- Getting answers to benefits questions and next steps
- Mobile Outreach Vans make it easier for Veterans, Service Members, and their families to access trusted help in a convenient and confidential setting.
Outreach/Events Calendar
| Date | Location | Event Information | Veteran Mobile Unit |
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June 5th, 2026 | Rome CBOC VET Fest, | Resource Fair | Yes |
June 6th, 2026 | Lockport Field of Dreams | Field of Dreams/Find and Serve | Yes |
June 6th, 2026 | Pennings Cidery | Honor Flight Festival | Yes |
June 6th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
June 10th, 2026 | Washinton Street in front of City Hall | Farm and Craft Market | No |
June 10th, 2026 | Bronx VA Medical Center | Caregiver Resource Fair | No |
June 12th, 2026 | Clinton and Bailey Farmers Market | Farmers Market | Yes |
June 13th, 2026 | Edith Macy Conference Center | Operation Cookie Drop Girl Scout event | Yes |
June 13th, 2026 | Five Rivers Environmental Education Center | Get Our Doors Tabeling |
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June 13th, 2026 | Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve and Environmental Education Center | Get Our Doors Tabeling |
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June 17th, 2026 | Rochester VAMC | Woman Veterans Program | Yes |
June 17th, 2026 | Washinton Street in front of City Hall | Farm and Craft Market | No |
June 18th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
June 18th, 2026 | Lockport Town Hall | Find and Serve 1 On 1 | No |
June 18th, 2026 | Gierlach American Legion Post 1320 | Resource Fair | Yes |
June 20th, 2026 | Ontario County Fair Grounds | Yes | |
June 20th, 2026 | SUNY Brockport, | Hero's Path Bike Ride and Veterans' Resource Fair | No |
June 20th, 2026 | Canal Village Farmers Market | Farmers Market | Yes |
June 20th, 2026 | Maple Lanes RVC, | Welcome Home, Returning Service Members--Family Bowling and Pizza | No |
June 21st, 2026 | Kenmore Farmers Market | Farmers Market (Fresh Connect Issuance) | Yes |
June 23rd, 2026 | Plattsburgh VA Clinic | Mobile Outreach Day | Yes |
June 24th, 2026 | Washinton Street in front of City Hall | Farm and Craft Market | No |
June 25th, 2026 | Eastview Mall | Senior Resource Fair Senator Helming | Yes |
June 26th, 2026 | The Maples Adult Living Community | Veterans Open House | Yes |
June 24th - June 26th, 2026 | Round Lake Wilderness Area, | VBA Representation for event | No |
June 27th, 2026 | North Tonwanda Farmers Market | Farmers Market | Yes |
June 29th, 2026 | Lockport Monday Night Cruise Night | 60's and 70's Antigue Cars | Yes |
June 30th. 2026 | Wilson Farmers Market Brownies Custard Stand | Farmers Market | Yes |
July 5th - July 6th, 2026 | Jones Beach State Park | Blue Angels Airshow | TBD |
July 6th, 2026 | NYC - Times Square | Ticker Tape Parade Honoring Post-9/11 Veterans | Yes |
July 3rd-July 6th, 2026 | Fleet Week | Fleet Week | Yes |
July 8th, 2026 | Watertown VFW | Watertown Freedom Festival | Yes |
July 9th, 2026 | 1354 NY-12, | Farmers Market Coupons | No |
July 11th, 2026 | Rolling Thunder INC NY3 | Ride and Expo | Yes |
July 15th, 2026 | Dale Association | Veterans Resource Fair | Yes |
July 16th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, Southhampton NY | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
July 18th, 2026 | 2050 Tilden Avenue, | Warrior Weakend, 100+ veterans | Yes |
July 19th, 2026 | New Haven Church | Annual Health Fair | No |
August 1st, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, Southhampton NY | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
August 7th, 2026 | Erie County DSS | Resource Fair | No |
August 13th, 2026 | 1354 NY-12, | Farmers Market Coupons | No |
August 20th, 2026 | 136 Concordia Club Road, Gloversville, NY | Veterans Picnic / Find & Serve | Yes |
August 20th, 2026 | Mendon Ponds Park Stewart Lodge | Pound the Ground 5K | Yes |
August 20th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, Southhampton NY | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
August 26th, 2026 - August 31st, 2026 | NYS FairGrounds, | The Great NYS Fair | Yes |
August 29th, 2026 | Long Island Cares | 2nd Annual Women's Veteran Luncheon Resource Fair & Food Distribution | Yes |
Septemeber 1st, 2026 - September 7th,2026 | NYS Fairground | NYS Fair | Yes |
September 9th, 2026 | Central Park 69th and Fifth Ave | The Forgotten Memorial Female Veterans | Yes |
Septemeber 10th, 2026 | Saratoga Job Showcase | Job Fair | No |
Septemeber 12th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
Septemeber 17th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
Septemeber 19th, 2026 | Bellevue Fire Company | 5K Run | Yes |
October 15th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
October 17th, 2026 | MVCC Utica Campus | 2026 Walk to End Alzheimers | Yes |
October 21st, 2026 | Del Lago resort and casino, | Holloween Health Fair | No |
October 24th, 2026 | The S.W.I.M. Shepherds’ Summit: Renewal for Mind, Spirit & Mission Hampton INN By Hilton | Job Fair | No |
November 7th, 2026 | NYS Fair Grounds, | Benefit Fair | Yes |
November 11th, 2026 | Fifth Avenue between 26th Street and approximately 50th Street. Participating groups area to the West and Northwest of Madison Square Park (near 23rd Street & 5th Ave). | 2026 Veterans Day Parade NYC | Yes |
November 19th, 2026 | 106 Rescue Wing ANG, | 1 on 1 VBA Counseling | No |
December 19th, 2026 | Wreaths Across America | Wreaths Across America | Yes |