The flight deck of the USS Midway Museum will transform into a hub of community spirit on Wednesday, Sept. 24, as more than 100 volunteers gather to support San Diego’s newest military families.
In partnership with Target and the Midway, Blue Star Families is hosting a special “Restock Your Pantry” event, where volunteers will assemble 650 pantry kits filled with food essentials. The kits are designed to help families who have recently relocated to San Diego, many of whom face unexpected costs and challenges after moving.
The event marks the kickoff of Blue Star Welcome Week, a nationwide initiative featuring more than 250 events that support the 600,000 military families who relocate every year. Organizers say the Midway event highlights how San Diego steps up to embrace the country’s l