Veterans Cannabis Care and cannabis packaging company Grove Bags plan to cover medical marijuana physician evaluations and state application fees for 100 eligible veterans at an Orlando event on Sunday, Nov. 29.
“FREE: A Day of Veteran Appreciation” is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at VFW Post 4287, 3500 S. Goldenrod Road. Organizers estimate the physician evaluation and state application costs at about $275 per participant.
Both new patients and veterans seeking recertification may participate, according to the event information. The funding does not guarantee approval: Florida requires patients to meet eligibility requirements, receive certification from a qualified physician and be approved for a Medical Marijuana Use Registry identification card.
Veterans Cannabis Care directs prospective participants to its Nov. 29 event page for appointment information. Participants should bring a DD-214 or VA identification card and complete any requested intake paperwork.
For qualifying participants, the event information says a physician certification lasts seven months, while the state identification card is valid for 12 months. Organizers said appointments for the nonprofit’s earlier “250 Veterans. 250 Years.” events in Orlando, Cocoa Beach and Tampa were all filled.
The Orlando gathering will also include food trucks, live music, a DJ stage and vendor booths. Admission is free for veterans, and organizers say fundraising during the event will help support additional evaluations and card fees in 2027.
