LAKEPORT, Calif. – The fourth annual Veterans Stand Down and Resource Fair kicks off on Wednesday and continues Thursday in Lakeport.

The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 401 Martin St.

Offerings for veterans will include access to on-site medical services, enrollment in health care and supplemental nutrition programs, and resources relating to education, employment and nutrition.

Veterans Affairs also will be on site in addition to other federal, state, county and community organizations offering programs and avenues of assistance.

Military surplus items will be offered to homeless veterans.

Free transportation to the event is available to veterans who present a veterans ID or their DD214. Catch the bus at your local bus stop.

Free lunch also will be served to all attendees.

The stand down/resource fair event last year at the fairgrounds hosted more than 200 veterans who were served by more than 45 agencies and organizations.