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Leftover Halloween Candy? Send A Sweet Thank You To Those Who Serve.

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Leftover Halloween Candy You Don't Know What To Do With?

Send A Sweet Thank You To Those Who Serve


Operation ShoeboxNot sure what to do with leftover candy from Halloween? Why not donate your leftover Halloween candy to our troops via the Operation Shoebox program? Donating your leftover Halloween candy to our military heroes has got to be a better idea than nibbling through all the extra candy in the weeks to come!

 

“The soldier's heart, the soldier's spirit, the soldier's soul, are everything.”

... George Marshall

 

If you have heard of Operation Shoebox... their mission is to provide hands-on support for troops deployed overseas and coming home so as to meet the needs of each hero with dignity and appreciation.

 

Did you know that Operation Shoebox sends out some 350-400 boxes each week? That's some 18,000-20,000+ boxes each year! They are happy to accept candy donations all year long. Each box they send to a service member throughout the year contains some candy.

 

Candy For Operation ShoeboxCandy donations should be sent to:

Operation Shoebox 

8360 East Highway 25 

Belleview, FL 34420

 

 

Please help to spread the word about this great program. November is a perfect month to show gratitude. Why not pay it forward to our brave military who sacrifice so much for us? 

 

“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” 

... James Allen

  

This information about the Operation Shoebox Halloween candy collection program is provided by  Nina Hollander with Coldwell Banker Realty, Greater Charlotte  area residential real estate expert.

 

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Michael Elliott
Fathom Realty - Burlington Township, NJ
Burlington, New Jersey Residential Sales

Great post, Nina!   Great idea.   We spoke highly of you yesterday at our AR Philly meetup  :-)

Nov 02, 2024 05:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Elliott thanks, Michael! And who was at your Philly meetup yesterday? And is someone posting pictures?

Nov 02, 2024 05:52 AM
Michael Elliott

Hannah Williams, Brian England and Nick Vandekar.  Hannah did   :-)   I will on Monday.   

Nov 02, 2024 07:39 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Elliott I've met Brian (several times in Phoenix) and Nick (here in Charlotte). Hannah I know only through conversations on the phone.

Nov 02, 2024 12:09 PM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Unfortunately we do not have trick or treaters where we live. What I have done for the last 5 years is to donate candy to our local sheriff. He and his deputies pass out candy during a "trunk" event.

Nov 02, 2024 05:40 AM
Michael Elliott

That is so nice!

Nov 02, 2024 05:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Leanne Smith that's a great solution to help out in your local area! For those of us who do have tons of trick or treaters and leftover candy, it's nice to know we can contribute in other ways.

Nov 02, 2024 05:54 AM
Leanne Smith

My sense is there are numerous ways to contribute during Halloween and other days. We as individuals must listen for those opportunities.

Nov 02, 2024 06:41 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Leanne Smith agreed... we just need to keep our eyes open... there are lots of opportunities out there.

Nov 02, 2024 12:10 PM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

What a wonderful way to handle the excess candy.  The troops would love it. Thanks for sharing, make it a great Saturday and enjoy your weekend! Bill 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Nov 02, 2024 05:53 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Bill Salvatore - East Valley good morning, Bill... if you go to the Operation Shoebox website, you can see the notes from various soldiers expressing their gratitude for what the receive (especially the candy).

Nov 02, 2024 05:55 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - such thoughtful gestures can certainly enhance the sweetness of the act.  And the accompanying signs of kindness are typically free of calories.  

Nov 02, 2024 06:11 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Michael Jacobs good morning, Michael. As always you've put the matter into perspective with just the right words!

Nov 02, 2024 06:26 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Nina Hollander, Broker  what a fantastic idea ! I am not surprised that a sweetheart like you has come up with a sweet idea like this 

Nov 02, 2024 06:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Hannah Williams awww, Hannah... aren't you so sweet to say that! 🥰

Nov 02, 2024 07:20 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

What a great idea. Every so often I see a post on AR that really hits home. This is one.

Nov 02, 2024 07:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty thanks, Jeff, so much for the great comment!

Nov 02, 2024 07:21 AM
Charles Ross - eXp Realty LLC
eXp Realty LLC Salina Group - Salina, KS
Love To Help People

Nina Hollander, what a heartwarming way to make Halloween candy go the extra mile! Sending treats to our troops through Operation Shoebox is such a meaningful way to show gratitude. 🎃🍬 #ThankYouTroops #GiveBack #StayGrateful

Nov 02, 2024 07:19 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Charles Ross - eXp Realty LLC good morning, Charles... I'm all about doing something special for our troops. They deserve it and more.

Nov 02, 2024 07:22 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

We did this several times when our grandkids were younger Nina, and they really liked sending it to those who serve!

Nov 02, 2024 08:08 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400 hi Sheila... such a great way to teach kids to share as well as respect for our troops.

Nov 02, 2024 09:14 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Nina and that sounds like something I should of done, but drop it off at a school yesterday and the teacher was grateful

Nov 02, 2024 08:27 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Will Hamm hello Will... so long as it doesn't go to waste.

Nov 02, 2024 09:14 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Nina, for sharing this recommendation.

Have an outstanding weekend.

Nov 02, 2024 08:36 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Thanks, Roy, for popping by. Trust your weekend is off to a great start.

Nov 02, 2024 09:14 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, such a great idea for families with too much leftover candy!

Nov 02, 2024 10:44 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Joan Cox hi Joan... better it go to the troops than onto my thighs! :)

Nov 02, 2024 12:10 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Nina- This is such a worthwhile effort!  I remember during Desert Storm and even after that, we donated items for organizations such as this one. We went to the big box stores for toiletries, socks, etc for our Troops. 

Nov 02, 2024 11:32 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... Operation Shoebox does an amazing job collecting things for our troops. And in this case, no one even needs to spend more money to give.

Nov 02, 2024 12:11 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina this is much better than me eating all the leftover candy and raising my blood sugar and increasing my waistline.   🤣

Nov 02, 2024 01:18 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

George Souto my sentiments exactly, George. Do good and stay thin all at the same time! A win-win, if you ask me!

Nov 02, 2024 01:36 PM
John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Hello Nina Hollander, Broker the operation shoebox program is an excellent thoughtful effort to give leftover Halloween candy.

Nov 02, 2024 03:57 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker

John Pusa good morning, John... thoughtful and sweet! :)))

Nov 03, 2024 04:22 AM