Poppy Day has become a familiar tradition in almost every American community. This distribution of the bright red memorial flower to the public is one of the oldest and most widely recognized programs of the American Legion Auxiliary.

​ALA members distribute millions of poppies annually across the country in exchange for donations that go directly to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans in our communities.  Last year, our great post raised nearly $13,000 for our veterans. 

Current events keep us from spending the day in our community handing out poppies - We will miss shaking our can and shaking your hand! But our veterans need us, so POPPY DAY IS ON!!   We hope you will join us this year VIRTUALLY!  There are 2 ways you can donate:​​

Since 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary has been serving, helping, and meeting the needs of our nation’s veterans, military, and their families—both here and abroad. 

Auxiliary meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7pm

(September - June)

Make a donation online:

What We Do:

Nationwide, our members annually average

  • Helping nearly 3 million veterans
  • Contributing $36 million toward veterans and military families
  • Volunteering 9.3 million hours to support veterans programs
  • Contributing more than $2 million to programs benefitting children and youth
  • Volunteering 630,000 hours for active-duty military                                       




​Poppy Day 2020!

Mail a check to:

​Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary
     Unit #991 - Poppy Day
     11001 S Depot Ave.
     Worth, IL 60482

​ JOIN OUR GREAT ORGANIZATION TODAY!  Print the application below, and return to:

  Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary
  Unit #991 - Auxiliary Membership
  11001 S Depot Ave.
  Worth, IL 60482

American Legion

Marrs-Meyer Post #991

11001 S. Depot Ave.  Worth, IL   60482

Locally, our members

  • Support our local veterans and community members throughout the year
  • ​Provide support to local veterans hospitals 
  • ​Donate to numerous local and national charities
  • Volunteer for both active-duty military and veteran programs
  • Encourage youth through Junior Membership and partnerships with local schools and Scouting groups