Veterans commissaries will open to more Veterans
As many of you already know, Commissaries are basically your neighborhood grocery store that happens to be located on a military base anywhere worldwide. Like a grocery store, they sell everything that you would need for your household. Commissaries and exchanges are tax and duty-free and provide discounts for goods and services. Commissaries provide tremendous value and savings for those who can use them.
Previously those who could use the commissary were limited to those veterans that met a certain category. Starting on Jan. 1 the rules have changed and all veterans with services connected 0-100 percent disability, caregivers, or family caregivers enrolled as a primary caregiver for veterans are now eligible to use the commissary. However, proper veteran identification will be required and merely being a family member will not guarantee these privileges. This will be the largest expansion for the commissary in more than 65 years! This expansion will be implemented through the department of homeland security. This is great news for all the Veterans in the Pajaro Valley!
These newly eligible patrons have contributed to the military community, either through a service-related sacrifice or by caring for a veteran with a service-connected disability. The Department of Defense has declared that it is honored to help implement this expansion for the benefit of these veterans and valued members of our community and eligible caregivers.
This is a benefit that recognizes Veterans’ service while inviting local veterans to meet at a central market for veterans and their families. This will serve to assist veterans in need while assisting in the development and maintenance of the veteran community.
Greg Caput, Santa Cruz County SupervisorÂ
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