In addition to the information about WWI and Flanders Field (which is correct), in Canada veterans give poppies in exchange for donations. The donations are forwarded to a local fund called the Poppy Fund, which is used to help veterans who may have fallen on hard times and need temporary charity to help them get by. read more
These poppies are handmade by disabled veterans, and are sold by a number of veteran's organizatons to raise money and awareness for disabled veterans. These poppies are handmade by disabled veterans, and are sold by a number of veteran's organizatons to raise money and awareness for disabled veterans. read more