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Thank A Vet Discount Program

92 Franklin St, 1st Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202

Eligibility
The card is available to any Veteran who is an Erie County resident and honorably discharged from any branch of service of the United States Armed Forces.
Hours
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(716) 858-8785
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Main Phone

(716) 858-4737
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"Thank A Vet" Program

(716) 858-6787
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Old County Hall

Application process
Veterans: Upon filing ORIGINAL discharge papers with the Erie County Clerk, a Veteran will be issued their "Thank A Vet" discount card and their original document will be returned immediately upon recording. A scanned image is chronicled for safe-keeping and peace of mind. Discharge papers include: DD-214, DD-256, NGB-22 etc. Businesses who wish to participate in the program can enroll using this online form: https://www2.erie.gov/clerk/index.php?q=merchant-membership-form
Fees
Free for Veterans.
Service area
Erie County, NY
A discount program designed to honor local Veterans while driving commerce to area businesses. Provides a "Thank A Vet" card, a complimentary photo ID discount card for honorably discharged Veterans that can be used at over 1,400 participating local businesses. The card is certified by the Erie County Clerk to show that a Veteran has produced their original discharge paper and has been honorably discharged. Participating businesses listed here: https://www4.erie.gov/thankavet/ ##Veteran##
Last assured
04/25/2025
Providing organization
Erie County - Clerk
Thank A Vet Discount Program