It's not difficult to send care packages to troops (4 Dec deadline)

The Record Herald ^ | 11/22/04 | Jennifer Fitch

[Coop]

When you're giving thanks today and throughout the weekend, please remember those wearing our nation's uniform - and especially those on the front lines - who make it possible for the rest of us to enjoy turkey with all the trimmings in our safe, comfortable homes.

The above article provides a few suggestions how you may be able to help. Or there are a few of us floating around here who may have some other ideas for willing people. I'll let them volunteer themselves. :-)

[Coop]

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[Coop]

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[the crow]

last year my 'family' Christmas gift was a $500 donation to Operation AC. I included photos, etc. from their website.

the troops need essentials far more than we need toys. it was the best gift I have ever given or received.

I will be suggesting the same for this year, and will be discussing it with the family tomorrow. I am sure they will agree.

thank you for the post.

[jwalsh07]

btt

[Coop]

My birthday is two days after Christmas, and this year I've asked the family to do something for a charity (hopefully one benefitting our military personnel) in lieu of gifts. I hope to have a similar story as you in just over a month. :-)

[Coop]

FYI

[Squantos]

Coop this guy has donated lots of beef jerky to troops over the years. He also donated care packages to me and my team during desert storm era and deserves a little payback for his generosity.........buy from him or send him some money to direct mail it from Ft Lewis WA area....

Owens Meats
502 E 1st Street, Cle Elum, WA 98922
(509) 674-2530

Stay safe !

[Feckless]

It's even easier to go to uso.org. They have a care package program for $25 a pop.
The wife and I sent 10 in lieu of Christmas gifts to each other this year.

[Barset]

Thanks for posting this. b.

[Coop]

That sounds like a great way to celebrate the season of giving. :-)

[Coop]

Thanks for posting this

My pleasure. Please remember to give it an occasional bump between now and 4 Dec, as well as ping it to others you feel may find it interesting.

[Angelwood]

Thanks for the post -- and many thanks to the men and women (and their families) in America's armed forces. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

There are plenty of ways to reach out to our troops detailed in this article.

Thanks again.

[Coop]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, K!

[Coop]

BTTT

[jan in Colorado]

ping

[Coop]

For anyone interested in sending a card or care package, FReepmail me. I have a few friends overseas for the war on terror, and I'll give you their addresses.

[patriciaruth]

A group of us at FR have been sending care packages to the troops in war zones since before 9/11. Loosely we grassroots volunteers refer to our group as the Merry Band of Patriots.

Our latest threads are linked below

Christmas cards and letters for our Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

Care packages and Thank-you Notes for our Troops in Afghanistan

Christmas for our Troops in Kirkuk

Many of thousands of dollars have gone through these and earlier threads to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan and several years ago, to Kosovo where the 101st and 10th Mountain were stationed before they went to Afghanistan for the initial phase of that war.

[Coop]

I am familiar with (and awed by!) your efforts supporting our troops. God bless you and yours for taking such good care of those uniformed folks taking care of our nation! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Coop]

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