Royal Canadian Legion Branch #138 Merritton

Your Royal Canadian Legion is committed to making a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, providing essential services in our communities, and remembering the men and women who sacrificed for our country.

The Veterans’ Food Support Program

Our Legion has an ongoing initiative to provide essential food items to veterans in need within our community. We invite all members and guests to donate non-perishable food items whenever they visit the Legion—especially during our popular Friday meals. If you're joining us for a meal, consider bringing a donation to support veterans in need.

How You Can Help

What to Donate: Non-perishable food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, soups, stews, spaghetti sauce, baked beans, and peanut butter.
How to Donate: Place your contributions in the designated barrel at the Legion entrance or hand them to the steward on duty.
When to Donate: Donations are welcome anytime, but we encourage those attending Friday meals to bring an item each week to help sustain this initiative.

Your generosity ensures that veterans in our community receive the support they deserve. Even one item per week can make a big difference.

Thank you for supporting those who served.

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Welcome!

Proudly serving our community with dedication and tradition, we invite you to explore everything our branch has to offer. Learn about our Executive Team and Past Presidents, honoring the leadership that has shaped Branch 138 over the years.

Our Hours of Operation page ensures you know when we’re open and ready to welcome you. Stay updated on the latest events and important updates through the News and Announcements page. On the Last Post page, we pay tribute to the cherished members we've lost.

Explore the Links page for useful resources, and visit our Photos page to relive moments captured from events and celebrations at Branch 138. We’ve also added a Calendar page, where you can keep track of upcoming events and activities at the Legion.

Our latest addition is the Sports page, highlighting tournaments, leagues, and sporting events hosted by Branch 138. Whether you’re an active participant or a fan, this page keeps you informed about all sports-related activities at our branch.

Thank you for visiting – we look forward to seeing you at the Legion!

Recent News and Announcements

The Veterans’ Food Support Program

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🏅 Merritton Branch 138 Receives Legion Achievement Award!

We’re proud to share that our Branch has received the 2024 Legion Achievement Award from Ontario Command in recognition of attaining 100% or more of the previous year's membership!

📸 In this photo, John Anderson presents the award to Velma Rutka, whose leadership and dedication have been vital to our success.

This award reflects the strength of our community and the commitment of every member who keeps our Legion active and growing.

Let’s continue the momentum into another strong year!

👏 Thank you to everyone who helped us achieve this milestone!

For older news, visit our News & Announcements page.

The Merrittonia

Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch 138 Merritton and HMCS Merrittonia share a meaningful connection rooted in their ties to the Merritton community, now part of St. Catharines, Ontario. HMCS Merrittonia was a modified Flower-class corvette that served in the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II, primarily escorting convoys in the Battle of the Atlantic. Originally named HMCS Pointe Claire, her name was changed in March 1944 at the request of Merritton’s town council to honor the community. In line with the Legion's mission to support veterans and commemorate military service, RCL Branch 138 has adopted HMCS Merrittonia as a symbol of local pride, reflecting the town’s contribution to the war effort and ensuring the ship’s legacy lives on through remembrance events and community activities.