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Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348 Events Directory

Welcome to our master community calendar! Explore upcoming social mixers, veteran advocacy drives, hall rental open houses, and family celebrations at 31-35 41st Street, Astoria, NY. RSVP for events, add reminders to your calendar, or support our community outreach through tax-deductible donations.

VFW Post 2348 Event Hall & Open House Every Friday

Weekly Friday Open House & Hall Rental Showcase

Every Friday Evening
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Post Hall & Courtyard

Tour our renovated Astoria event venue, prep kitchen, and outdoor patio. Learn about hall rental discounts, meet local veterans, and submit your DD214 to join Post 2348.

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VFW Post 2348 Outdoor BBQ Feast Oct 4, 2026

Post BBQ for Members, Family & Guests

Sunday, Oct 4, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
Courtyard Patio

Firing up the grill for burgers, hot dogs, and chicken! All members, Auxiliary families, and guests are invited. Please RSVP and let us know if you want to bring a potluck side dish.

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VFW Post 2348 Community Cleanup Field Day Oct 25, 2026

Post Field Day: Cleanup, Upgrades & Volunteer Mixer

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Mixer 1 PM)
Post Building & Courtyard

All-hands community cleanup, painting, and facility upgrades with local Scout troops and partners. Includes complimentary breakfast, hot grilled lunch, and canteen mixer at 1 PM.

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VFW Post 2348 Living History Project Oct 24, 2026

Living History – Post 2348 History Project

Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Main Hall Archive Center

Documenting our legacy from 1949 to today. We are actively seeking former Post members, Auxiliary relatives, and neighborhood families to share photos, documents, and oral histories.

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Halloween at VFW Post 2348 Oct 31, 2026

Halloween @ The Post: Kids Party & Adult Mixer

Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
Kids: 1–4 PM | Adults: 7–11 PM
Post Hall & Canteen

Daytime indoor trick-or-treating and crafts for children, followed by an evening adult costume mixer with DJ, spooky canteen drink specials, and costume contest prizes!

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Veterans Day Parade Marching Contingent Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day Parade & After-Parade Post MeetUp

Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026
10:00 AM Parade | 2:00 PM MeetUp
NYC 5th Ave & Post Hall

March with Post 2348 down Fifth Avenue in the NYC Veterans Day Parade! All members, families, and supporters are invited. Join us back at the Post hall for hot food and drinks after.

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Back to School Book Bag Giveaway Only 50 Left!

Back-to-School Book Bag & Supply Giveaway

Started 150 | 50 Bags Remaining
Ongoing While Supplies Last
Post Hall Pickup

Free loaded backpacks for local students! Please submit an online reservation request to hold your kit, specify grade-level supply needs, and let us know when you're coming.

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VFW Buddy Poppy Drive Memorial Weekend

Annual Buddy Poppy Drive & Relief Fundraiser

Memorial Day Weekend 2027
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST Daily
Astoria Sites & Post Hall

Assembled by disabled veterans in VA medical facilities, 100% of Buddy Poppy donations fund local relief for disabled veterans, emergency cases, and military surviving families.

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info@vfw2348.org
(646) 970-6468
31-35 41st Street, Astoria NY 11103
EIN: 23-7173182

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Join Us @The Post!

Open House Series

All Veterans, their families, and community supporters are invited to our Weekly Open House! Come tour our historic Post, check out our backyard patio, explore our hall rental space, and relax in our exclusive member areas. Enjoy great refreshments, learn about our local veteran services, and experience even better conversation with our community.

Doors are open every Friday from 6–8 PM and Sunday from 1–6 PM.


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Karaoke Nights!

Join Us Fridays for Karaoke!

Unleash your inner star and join us for an evening of music, laughter, and community. Our Karaoke Nights offer a welcoming space for veterans, their families, and neighborhood friends to let loose, make memories, and support our mission. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just love to cheer from the crowd, there's a mic waiting for you!

Warm up those vocal cords and join us every Friday night.

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Book Bag and Supplies Giveaway!

Annual Back to School Event!

 Equipping Our Local Students for Success

As the new school year approaches, Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348 is proud to support the next generation! We are hosting our Back-to-School Book Bag and Supplies FREE Giveaway to ensure our local Astoria students have the tools they need to thrive in the classroom. 
 
Join us at the Post to pick up supplies or drop off donations
to support our local students!

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Oct 16, 2026 - Monthly Members Only Meeting

Members Only Meeting

Join us on Oct 16th! The Post opens at 5:00 PM for camaraderie, with our official meeting starting at 8:00 PM. We offer online access for those abroad and local travel assistance for anyone needing a ride. 

All are encourage to register to let us know you are coming, specially if you are a guest of a Member. Please Type your Sponsor's name on the special request area. See you soon!

Register To Join Us!

VA Benefits With Moe

Service Office Hours

What is your current VA rating? Are your health and wellness needs being fully met by the VA? Let us help you navigate your benefits! Comrade Mohammed "Moe" Minhaj, our dedicated Post Service Officer, is here.

Connect with Moe Today!

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DONATE TO ROCCO MORETTO VFW POST 2348

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Buddy Fundraise!

Buddy Poppy Drive!

Support our mission through the Buddy Poppy program, funding veteran rehabilitation and the VFW National Home. Contribute by donating, hosting a local drive, or requesting a city proclamation. Every assembled poppy provides vital financial aid.

Learn More About It Here!

 

Help Us Fundraiser!

Rocco's Field Day

Day of Post Clean up and Upgrages

All hands on deck to beautify, upgrade, and preserve our Astoria Post home! We are calling on all Post members, Auxiliary supporters, local Scout troops, civic associations, and neighborhood allies to unite for our seasonal Post Field Day. We will celebrate a hard day's work at our 1:00 PM after-event canteen mixer featuring cold beverages, music, door prizes, and great camaraderie.
 
Join us on Sunday, October 25th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM—volunteer gear and refreshments provided. Register to volunteer and let us know you are coming!

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Winter Coat Drive

Veterans and All in Need!

As temperatures drop, many of our homeless and displaced veterans face the bitter reality of surviving the freezing New York winter on the streets. Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348 is calling on the Astoria community to help us protect our brothers and sisters in arms. 
 
Drop off your clean, heavy-duty winter items in our collection bins at the Post during normal operating hours.

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Mentorship Program

Veterans helping Veterans

We strongly believe in veterans helping veterans. Our dedicated program pairs experienced members with new recruits, providing essential guidance on benefits, leadership development, and post-service life to ensure our proud legacy of service continues.

Become a Mentor or Mentee!

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Veteran's Day Parade

Wed Nov 11th 2026

Marching Together to Honor Our Heroes

Stand with Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348 as we proudly march in this year's Veterans Day Parade! This is a day to publicly honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of all who have worn our nation's uniform. We invite all Post members, local veterans, and their families to fall in and march alongside us. We also encourage the entire Astoria community to line the streets, wave your flags, and cheer loudly in support of our hometown heroes.
*Show your pride and join us on the parade route this Veterans Day!*

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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

Wreaths Across America

December Remembrance Event

Join us this December for National Wreaths Across America Day. We gather to remember our fallen heroes, honor those who serve, and teach our children the value of freedom by laying beautiful wreaths on veterans' graves.

Sponsor a Wreath or Volunteer Here!

Wreaths of America

VA Hospital Visit

Supporting Our Veterans

Spend an afternoon bringing joy to those currently receiving care at our local VA Hospital. We regularly organize visits to distribute care packages, share stories, and remind hospitalized veterans that they are never forgotten.

Join Our Next Hospital Visit!

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Find Furry Friend!

Discover the healing power of companionship by adopting a loving pet. We proudly host and sponsor local adoption events, helping connect veterans with wonderful animals while giving deserving rescue dogs and cats their forever homes.

Meet Your New Best Friend!


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Rocco's Friendsgiving!

Celebrate the season by honoring the joyful spirit of Rocco J. Moretto. Join us to share a warm meal, celebrate a true hero of Omaha Beach, and strengthen the enduring bonds of our veteran family.

Let us know if you want to bring a dish in the "Special Request" section of registration form. 

RSVP Now!

Rocco's Toy for Tots Toy Drive!

Dec 12, 2026 12:00 PM

Join Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348 as we proudly partner with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to support the annual Toys for Tots campaign! We are calling on our incredible Astoria community to help us ensure every child experiences the magic of the holidays. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages. Your generous donations will go directly to less fortunate families in our area, bringing smiles and hope to kids when it’s needed most.
 
Drop off your new, unwrapped toys in our collection bins at the Post during normal operating hours!

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