Set up a table or box where leftover candy can be donated. It can then be sent to Operation Gratitude, which will include it in care packages.
Mail the candy to:
Operation Gratitude/California Army National Guard17330 Victory Blvd.
Van Nuys, CA 91406To learn more about Operation Gratitude, go to www.opgratitude.com.
Ask your neighbors if they are interested in helping you with this neat "pay it forward" opportunity. Shipping could get pricey-you might want to ask all people who are participating to donate $1.00 to help out to cover the shipping costs! Also-you might want to include a personalized note! Just stating that you are wishing the troops a safe November and where you are from!
Thank you School Age Notes!
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2 comments:
Are there any rules on what candy they will and will not accept? IE Operation Christmas Child won't take candy that tends to melt like chocolate. Will Operation Gratitude? Can't imagine trying to ship a hershey bar to Afghanistan.
I am not sure. To be on the safe side it might be better to not send chocolate. Maybe you could substitute the chocolate for something like chips or crackers!
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