For some Tri-State veterans it can be tough to afford everything they need, which is why a local organization is stepping in to help.

Sunday morning, the Tri-State Warrior Outreach held a run and walk.

The event included a color guard performance, the national anthem and a 5K or 10K run and a mile walk.

Proceeds go towards providing veterans with unmet basic needs like grocery, transportation and rent.

“We provide items like that,” run coordinator Glenn Swick said. “Sometimes it’s an item that the VA doesn’t cover, or doesn’t cover readily and it may be some delay before they get that assistance. That could cause financial struggles for the veteran, and so we step in to see that they don’t fall into any bad situations.”

Organizers said since the Tri-State Warrior Outreach was started in 2012, the group has raised almost $27,000 for area veterans.