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Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give-Back Program For Our Troops

Sign Up to Donate Your Excess Candy or Request Candy For a Military Member or Group

By Informational Post October 18, 2020

The Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give-Back Program has been connecting communities with Military and First Responder Heroes each fall since 2007. While Halloween may look a little different this year, Operation Gratitude and their volunteers are committed to continuing to give back in meaningful ways.

THE PROGRAM

Grateful Americans across the nation share a portion of their Halloween candy with Operation Gratitude, and donate it to Deployed Troops, Veterans, and First Responders with the goal of forging strong bonds between the civilian and service communities nationwide.

Even if you are not collecting candy this year you can still be a part of the 2020 Halloween Candy Give Back Program by making a financial donation to support shipping today! DONATE HERE!

ABOUT THE CANDY GIVE-BACK PROGRAM

- Individually wrapped, fun- or bite-sized candy is accepted. 

- No powdered candy, unwrapped, or homemade items.

- Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, we are unable to provide public drop-off locations this year.  

- Packing your candy box: Line the box with plastic or place the candy in plastic bags to avoid spillage if the box gets damaged in transit. Boxes should be smaller than 24”x24”x20” and weigh less than 30lbs. 

- Make sure and fill out a ONLINE DONATION FORM for your candy donations after Otcober 19, 2020

Candy is being accepted between November 1-13, 2020
Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ 10am-4pm

DROP OFF CANDY AT THE PROCESSING CENTER AT:
OG Candy Processing Center
8967 Oso Ave Building D
Chatsworth, CA 91311

If you would like to register to donate excess Halloween Candy, please select which best describes you. 

Donor registration period opens between August 24-October 31, 2020.


If you would like to request to be matched with excess Halloween candy, please click below if you qualify.
Recipient request period opens between August 17-October 31, 2020.


Learn more about the Operation Gratitude Candy Donation Program at https://www.operationgratitude.com/halloween-candy-give-back-program/