SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Springfield Partners for Community Action hosted a Christmas Luncheon for veterans. The event was all about showing their appreciation for veterans and making sure that they can enjoy a warm traditional holiday meal as we get closer to Christmas. Springfield Partners provides veterans and their families throughout western Massachusetts with support services and access to financial assistance programs. $760M Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs: What time is the drawing? On Tuesday, the organization did not hesitate to show its appreciation for our country's heroes. John Chapman, a veteran who said these kinds of efforts are special to him and other veterans, "It is a very nice comfortable, relaxing afternoon. It helps us stay connected to everybody." This is only one of many ways Springfield Partners is giving back to veterans in the community during the holiday season. On Thursday and Friday, they will be distributing about 50 coats of all sizes to veterans in need. The veterans will also get some toys for children in their households. Local News Headlines Basketball Hall of Fame sets 2025 Enshrinement date Enough Abuse pushes for stronger child sex abuse laws State legislators award 200K to support 413Cares programs Senator Markey pushes $200B rail overhaul plan WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.