AUBURN — Burger King franchises in Lewiston-Auburn, South Paris and Bath-Brunswick recently donated $13,270 to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation, channeling money donated by generous customers during the month of November.

The donation will go toward the VFW’s Unmet Needs Program. The program assists service members and military families during times of financial hardship. The program helps with basic life necessities such as rent, mortgage and utility payments, vehicle repair, medical expenses, food and basic assistance. Since 2004, the Unmet Needs Program has provided $5.3 million in aid.