You don't have to know someone in the military to treat a soldier from your home state to a holiday feast with all the trimmings and a phone call home. You can send a package complete with a phone card through online care package provider Treats for Troops.
The slumping economy has taken its toll on troop support programs. The number of packages being sent to the troops has fallen to an all-time low, says Treats for Troops founder Deborah Crane, and thousands of men and women on active duty are registered with Treats for Troops' Foster-A-Soldier Program.
You can choose the soldier who will receive your package by home state, branch of service, gender or area of deployment. A quick check of the soldier's online profile tells you what kinds of foods, snacks and supplies they need and want, why they chose to serve their country and what they miss most about home.
You will also have the opportunity to create a personal message to go with your package, and get a personal thank you from the soldier.
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