Treats for Troops campaign begins Oct. 1

You can sprinkle a little joy and sweetness into the lives of service members and veterans this Halloween.

Soldiers’ Angels has announced the continuation of its Treats for Troops campaign with registration opening on Oct. 1. The initiative aims to send 150,000 pounds of Halloween candy to deployed service members, Guard members, Reservists, and veterans in VA medical facilities, bringing a taste of home to those who serve.

“For the past 9 years, we’ve seen firsthand the smiles this program brings. It’s not just about the treats; it’s about connecting them to the warmth and festivities of home,” said Soldiers’ Angels President and CEO Amy Palmer. “Our troops, both current and former, express immense gratitude to the businesses, organizations, and generous donors who make Treats for Troops shine brighter every year.”

Since the campaign's launch in 2016, the organization has sent 594,970 pounds of Halloween candy around the globe. Soldiers' Angels set its 2024 goals at 150,000 pounds.

By becoming a registered collection site, businesses and organizations can engage their communities in a fun and festive way, accepting excess Halloween candy. Treats for Troops is a fantastic opportunity for gyms, schools, churches, social groups, and more to work together in an uplifting mission. Candy collection sites can be featured on the campaign's candy map.

Ways to support:

Collection Sites: Collection can begin anytime but must end after Halloween, and you can choose specific VA facilities, Guard/Reserve Units, or deployed service members to support from the list of registered locations. Collection hosts will cover the expenses of transporting or shipping the candy to their chosen Soldiers’ Angels recipient. Registration opens Oct.  1.

Make a Donation: Contributing to the campaign can also help send care packages overseas. Each package costs around $25 to send.

Soldiers' Angels is solely interested in excess Halloween candy, so collection periods must end after Halloween. To learn more about how to become an official collection site for Treats for Troops, visit here.

Reach Julia LeDoux at Julia@connectingvets.com .