Baking is love made visible.

Our Angel volunteers spread love and smiles with flour, frosting, and sweet treats, sending one care package a month to deployed Service Members. They send cookies, brownies, cakes, rice krispie treats, and other baked goodies (along with healthy snacks as well).

This volunteer opportunity works a little differently from adopting a Service Member in that we try to send baked goods to those who are having especially trying times or are celebrating something. Maybe they’re deployed in an area with harsh conditions, maybe they need a morale boost, or maybe they did something amazing that deserves a sweet treat from home! 

Meet Julie

A dedicated volunteer who loves sending baked goods and supporting fellow Angels.

How long have you been with Soldiers’ Angels?

I have been with Soldiers’ Angels since May 2015 and have been the team leader since October 2015.

What do you love about Soldiers’ Angels?

What I really like about Soldiers’ Angels is that we can all come together when we need to support Service Members.

What are your favorite things to bake?

My favorite things to bake are cookies, particularly chocolate chip. I’ve heard back from multiple service members, and they make it in any temperature.

Any tips you could share?

Any recipes using shortening instead of butter are much better to send overseas as they can hold up longer.

What are the most popular baked goods? What do Service Members LOVE or ask for?

Service Members don’t really ask for anything in particular, but you would be surprised at how much they love the basics. We get a lot of good responses on cookies and brownies.

Is there a memorable story you can share as a volunteer?

We partnered with the volunteers supporting Chaplains for a Mother’s Day/Makeup Party for females overseas and provided baked goods for the event. It went really well, and it’s great to see volunteers come together to support our Service Members.

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