The Missouri Freedom Quilters is a local group of women who dedicate their time and talent to making quilts for local veterans. These patriotic designed Quilts of Valor have a label sewn into each one detailing the name of the veteran who is receiving the quilt and information about his or her service. So far, the group has had the honor of presenting Quilts of Valor to 133 Atchison County veterans.

Any person who has served in any branch of the military and has an honorable or general discharge qualifies for a quilt (quilts are not awarded posthumously). If you are an Atchison County veteran who has not yet received a quilt, or you know of one, please call Sharon Groff at 660-744-2544 or Jean Mensen at 660-744-2085.