Smoakland Launches Program Giving California Veterans Free Monthly Ounce of Marijuana Through 2026
- Smoakland has introduced the 1776 Compassion Project, offering eligible California veterans a free monthly ounce of marijuana flower through the end of 2026.
- Veterans must have a medical marijuana recommendation and a valid California Medical Marijuana Identification Card to qualify for the program, which aims to ease financial burdens related to medical cannabis use.
- The program delivers one ounce of Smoakland’s premium, sungrown marijuana flower directly to veterans’ doorsteps each month in over 50 California cities.
- Smoakland, founded in 2018 in Oakland, is a vertically integrated marijuana company focused on sustainable, sungrown products and supporting veterans' health needs.
Smoakland has launched a new veterans-focused medical marijuana program that will provide eligible California veterans with a free monthly ounce of marijuana flower for the remainder of 2026.
The Oakland-based company announced the 1776 Compassion Project on Memorial Day, saying the program will provide a year’s supply of its Smoakland X flower to military veterans who have a medical marijuana recommendation and obtain a valid California Medical Marijuana Identification Card through their county health office.
Under the initiative, qualifying veterans will receive one ounce of flower delivered to their doorstep each month for the rest of the year. The company said the program is designed to reduce financial barriers for veterans who use marijuana for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain and service-related injuries.
“As our nation reflects on 250 years of liberty this Memorial Day, we must look honestly at how we take care of the people who defended that liberty and freedom,” said Chang Yi, CEO of Smoakland. “The recent shifts in VA policy are a massive victory, but federal bureaucracy still moves slowly, and out-of-pocket costs remain a barrier for veterans on fixed incomes. By providing a free monthly ounce of our premium, sungrown and sustainable flower, we are putting our resources where our mouth is. True patriotism and love of country means taking care of our own, our community, and our heroes.”
To qualify, veterans must secure a medical marijuana recommendation from a licensed physician, register for and obtain a state Medical Marijuana Identification Card through their local county health department, and upload their credentials through Smoakland’s veteran portal.
Smoakland said its delivery network currently spans more than 50 cities in California, allowing eligible veterans to receive monthly deliveries at no product cost.
Founded in 2018 in Oakland, Smoakland is a vertically integrated marijuana brand, distributor and e-commerce delivery retailer focused on sungrown products.