VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICE
VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICE 75 years of comfort and community
Established in 1946, Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) was created to provide articles of merchandise and services at reasonable prices to Veterans in the VA health care system, along with caregivers and visitors. Since its conception, VCS’ mission continues, incorporating a strategic Veteran-centric approach emphasizing the importance of service to Veterans and supporting VA’s overall mission. VCS employees provide retail, food, and vending services across the country. Its operating vision is simple: become an integral part of the VA community and deliver merchandise and services of exceptional quality and value in an environment consistent with high levels of satisfaction and comfort. These guiding principles are the “strategic drivers” of the programs and services offered today. The VCS PatriotStore offers a large variety of items that can be found at any major retailer, including electronics, men’s and women’s fragrances, military apparel, giftware, snacks, and much more. VCS is proud to “give back” to the VA community by supporting VA’s national rehabilitation events, Fisher Houses, disaster relief efforts, homeless Veterans programs, women Veterans and suicide prevention programs, the Warrior to Soulmate program, and other activities.
50
Veterans Health Administration 75
IMAGE COURTESY OF VETERANS CANTEEN SERVICE
By Stacy Papachrisanthou, Director of Marketing and Communications, VCS
