Showing some love and support for those who serve or have served – that’s the goal of the annual “Valentines for Vets” program at Bedford Public Libraries.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – We’re still a few days away from Valentine’s Day, but many of you are already showing the love! Bedford County libraries received an overwhelming response for this year’s “Valentines for Vets” campaign. Cassandra Baldwin, youth services coordinator for Bedford County libraries, thinks so many people participated because of the pandemic. We’re told Bedford libraries usually collect about 200 cards each year. They’ve hosted the “Valentines for Vets” campaign for more than a decade.

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. – Here’s one way you can express your love and appreciation for our servicemen and women. Bedford Public Libraries are collecting Valentines for Veterans this yearYou can either make something from scratch at home or pick up supplies at one of the libraries. Bedford County collects 'Valentines for Vets' (Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.) “This year, because of COVID, we’ve made these little packets that we are going to hand out. The cards will be delivered to the Salem VA Medical Center and you have until Monday, Feb. 8, to drop off the cards at one of the six branches.