Since its founding in 1899, the VFW has enacted many programs and services geared to meet the current needs of America's service members, veterans, and military families, as well to meet community needs worldwide. VA claims assistance, legislative advocacy, troop support programs, youth activities, community service and scholarship are a few of the ways we work to give back to those who've given so much for all of us.

The American Legion's mission is to enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America - A Veteran is a Veteran.

More than 16 million American men and women served in the US Armed Forces during World War II, and another 3.5 million worked as federal civilian employees during the war. These men and women are our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or siblings. Many have shared their stories, but many others have not, and few details from their time in service are known. How can we learn more about an individual’s service? What information is out there, and how can we find it? The purpose of this guide is to assist veterans and their families in obtaining copies of their military personnel files from the National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri. Details in this guide include the types of records available, where they are located, and how to obtain copies. Also included in the guide is information about the types of material available on WWII units and ships. By researching the unit or ship to which a veteran was assigned, you can begin to piece together his or her unique wartime story, and better understand what the war means to your family.

If you are a Veterans or a Family member of a Veteran, please call the Tipton County Veterans Service Office for help in determining what benefits or assistance are available for your Veteran - Claim what you’ve earned! Assistance from the Tipton County Veterans Service Officer is FREE.  NO CHARGES EVER.

Mike Leach
Veterans Service Officer
1286 Munford Ave.
Munford, TN  38058
Office: 901.476.2456
Fax: 901.837.9141
Email: [email protected]

Bread of Life Food Pantry opened in April 2010 as an outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church. Bread of Life quickly flourished as word spread through the community, and what began as a small ministry became a lifeline for over 400 families every month who are faced with the challenge of food insecurity. The love and dedication of the late Rev. Grace Phelps shaped the Bread of Life Food Pantry Ministry, and her influence is still remembered and honored in our mission.

There are two major distribution locations that operate in Tipton County that are staffed by over 100 volunteers every month who help with the transportation, stocking, and distribution of food to families and individuals who come seeking assistance. Food is donated my local retailers via the Feeding America grant program, and we are a partner agency of the Mid-South Food Bank who helps provide patrons with nutritional food.

Beginning in October 2011, city of Covington residents were offered the opportunity to “round up” their utility bills each month to the next whole dollar amount. For example, a bill of $98.32 would be rounded up to $99.00, the 68 cents would go into the Round-Up Utility Assistance Fund. This fund was established to help Covington city residents who, under ordinary circumstances are able to pay their utility bills, but because of some type of emergency or unexpected necessary expense, beyond their control, they find themselves in need of financial assistance. Applications are available through the Samaritan Office and are administered by the Outreach Ministries of Covington First United Methodist Church.

Applicants submit documentation of their regular income and expenses and information about their circumstances causing the monetary shortfall. Samaritan Fund interviewers and the Director of Outreach determine if their situation meets the established program criteria. Those who do not meet the criteria are often assisted through the Good Samaritan fund of the church.

Round-Up funds are also used to purchase space heaters and electric fans for distribution in times of extreme hot or cold weather, to assist low income families in lowering their utility bills. Round-Up funds are only available to participating Covington RoundUp utilities patrons. To inquire about this ministry, please contact our Director of Outreach.

Open in conjunction with the Bread of Life Food Pantry, during the months of November through February, patrons in need are provided the opportunity to get a warm coat for themselves or household members. Coats are collected throughout the year from individuals throughout Covington and Tipton County. Volunteers set up and organize the closet in addition to assisting patrons in finding an appropriate coat. Children are permitted to receive one coat per year while adults may receive one coat every three years. During the 2019-2020 season, 240 coats were distributed to 102 different families.

The Veteran Help Desk

is a non-profit organization 501(c)(3), founded by military veterans to provide direct support, informational, & referral assistance to transitioning service members, post transitional veterans, & their families. The VetHelpDesk was established to serve as a Veterans Resource Center, focusing on sharing access & awareness to both community resources & veteran services alike. Our Veteran Resource Center work with likeminded local agencies to provide outreach, to orientate our military community & to build support networks within the Greater Memphis area.