No. However, you can choose to donate the
payment for the postage to mail the candy.
Do you need to be a patient to turn candy in?
No, donations from anyone are welcome.
What’s the largest donation you received?
Most candy is from kids donating 2 to 5 pounds
What else can I do for the troops?
Write a card or letter, or draw a picture to send!Package4Patriots is also always in need of gum, protein bars, coffee, individual drink water flavoring mix packets, chapstick, and trail mix Check Packages4Partiots.com for other items, or
to donate money to pay for postage. Serenity Dental will also be collecting these donations during this year’s Halloween Candy Buy Back.
Why does Serenity Dental to this?
We want to get candy out of the mouths of kids to prevent decay, and at the same time, we want to support the troops overseas. It can be great teaching the moment for kids, and help the adults get rid of temptations in their house!
What is Packages4Patriots Mission?
Packages4Patriots seeks to lift morale and put smiles on faces by sending care packages addressed to individual Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines deployed in harm’s way. Packages4Patriots care packages contain treats, hygiene products, entertainment items, and personal letters of appreciation.
Is Packages4Patriots still shipping? Packages4Patriots is still shipping, although they have canceled their public packing events due to safety concerns until further notice.
How is all the Halloween Candy used?
Halloween Candy is sorted and in addition to being sent as treats, it is used as “packing peanuts” to fill the nooks and crannies around the other care items!
Do packages improve troop morale?
You betcha! ………. Add a pic of the letter
Has the need to support troops changed?
Yes, in a big way! There is much more need now due to limitations on the movement of the service members and the supplies available at their outposts.
When was Packages4Patriots established?
June 2010
How many packages have Package4Patriots sent
Over 7,000 totaling 97,495 pounds!
Where is Packages4Patriots?
THE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT in Elk Grove is
the home of Package4Patriots. Items are collected, sorted, and boxed there.