Malden Disabled Veterans Poppy Drive Begins

The Annual Malden Disabled American Veterans Poppy Drive has started. It runs from Nov. 3-Nov. 11. All the proceeds benefit the Soldier’s Home in Chelsea.

Mayor Gary Christenson made the first donation.

The Poppy Drive was first conducted in 1922 by The Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hundreds of poppies were assembled by disabled veterans who were paid for their work so that they earned some form of financial assistance. The poppy was soon adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Disabled American Veterans Commanders will collect contributions in front of Stop & Shop on Charles Street; City Hall, 200 Pleasant Street; Kappy’s, 296 Main St.; and the Malden MBTA Station from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Each donor will receive a poppy for their contribution.

Donations may also be mailed to the Malden DAV, Attn: Poppy Drive, 85 Willow St., Malden, MA 02148.