Halloween is just around the corner, and soon, your home will likely be filled with leftover candy from trick-or-treaters. But instead of letting that extra candy pile up, why not put it to good use? Soldiers’ Angels has officially opened its Treats for Troops campaign, and you can donate your leftover Halloween candy to benefit deployed Service Members, Veterans, and military families.

What is the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops Program?

Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops is an annual campaign that collects donated excess Halloween candy and sends it to deployed Service Members, distributes it to Veterans at VA hospitals, and provides it to military families at holiday events. For years, Soldiers’ Angels has helped bridge the gap between grateful civilians and our military community, offering a fun and meaningful way to give back after Halloween.

Why Donate Your Extra Halloween Candy?

While candy may seem like a small gesture, it can have a big impact on the morale and well-being of those who serve our country. Here are three reasons why your candy donations are so important:

1. Boosting Morale for Deployed Service Members
Being away from home, especially during holidays, can be difficult for Service Members. A care package filled with Halloween candy offers a taste of home and reminds them that they are appreciated. This simple act of kindness can brighten their day and provide a much-needed morale boost in stressful environments.

2. Bringing Joy to Veterans in VA Hospitals
Veterans at VA hospitals are also beneficiaries of the Treats for Troops program. Soldiers’ Angels volunteers deliver bags of candy to Veterans, spreading joy and letting them know their service is not forgotten. These small gestures can make a big difference in their daily lives, offering a bit of comfort and care.

3. Supporting Military Families
Military families often face unique challenges, especially during the holiday season. Soldiers’ Angels helps ensure that families on military installations can still enjoy Halloween celebrations by providing candy for their holiday events. Your donation allows military families to create special memories, no matter where they are stationed.

How to Donate to Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops

It’s easy to get involved and donate your extra candy to Treats for Troops. Here’s how:

• Find a Local Drop-Off Site: Soldiers’ Angels partners with local businesses and community organizations across the country to serve as Treats for Troops drop-off locations. You can use the Soldiers’ Angels website to search for a collection site near you—but stop by closer to Halloween! October 1st marks the start of registration for collection sites, and the map will start populating later into October.
• Host a Candy Drive: Want to do even more? You can sign up to host your own candy drive and collect donations from your friends, neighbors, or community groups. You can even highlight your candy drive on our candy map and let the public drop off their candy too! Please note, we do not allow home addresses to be listed on the candy map! You can still host a collection drive, but please mark it as “private” so it doesn’t get added to the map!
• Ship Your Candy: If there’s no drop-off location near you, Soldiers’ Angels accepts shipped donations. Visit the Treats for Troops page on their website for shipping instructions.

Why Supporting Service Members and Veterans Matters

For those serving our country, simple acts of support mean more than you might imagine. Whether they’re deployed overseas or recovering in a VA hospital, Service Members and Veterans often face difficult conditions and sacrifices that many of us can’t fully understand. Programs like Treats for Troops remind them that they are appreciated, remembered, and supported by their fellow citizens.

By donating your leftover Halloween candy, you’re helping to send a message of gratitude and care to those who have served or are currently serving. It’s a small but meaningful way to give back to those who give so much for our country.

Get Involved with Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops Today!

This Halloween, make a difference by donating your extra candy to Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops. With multiple ways to participate—whether through local drop-offs, hosting your own drive, or shipping candy—you can support Service Members, Veterans, and military families with ease.

To find out more about the program, including where to donate and how to get involved, visit the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops page today. Together, we can make this Halloween a little sweeter for those who serve!

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