Treats for Troops: Packing Party!

Join our Veterans Day community packing party to assemble USO care packages from donated candy, snacks, and notes. Let’s pack 1,000+ smiles for our deployed heroes. Northeast Florida shows up for service members every year—now let’s do it again! Join O.N.E. Florida Group (veteran-owned) for our Veterans Day Treats for Troops Packing Party. We’ll turn post-Halloween candy, shelf-stable snacks, and heartfelt notes into USO care packages for deployed service members. When & Where • Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (come & go as needed) • Location: TrailMark Amenity Center What we’ll do • Sort donated candy/snacks and assemble care-package kits • Write short “Messages for a Hero” notes (kids’ drawings encouraged!) • Tape/label boxes and prep for USO pickup What to bring (optional) We provide supplies! If you’d like, bring factory-sealed items only: • Candy & sweets: non-melting candy, lollipops, gummies, gum; individually wrapped chocolate (dark travels best) • Snackables: granola/protein bars, nuts, trail mix, jerky, dried fruit, instant coffee/tea/cocoa • Comfort/practical: travel-size toiletries, wet wipes, lip balm, socks, playing cards, pocket notebooks, pens • Personal notes: kids’ drawings & thank-you letters (positive/encouraging messages) Please avoid: liquids/aerosols, alcohol/vapes, opened or homemade foods, and any items prohibited by USPS or military guidelines. Family-friendly & service hours All ages welcome with a parent/guardian. Teens can earn volunteer/service hours Want to host a collection box or sponsor supplies? We love local partners (schools, businesses, gyms, clubs). Please fill out the 'Drop off Location Sign Up' here- https://onefloridagroup.com/treatsfortroops/ More info / map of donation boxes Full details and donation box locations: https://onefloridagroup.com/treatsfortroops/ Questions? Email [email protected] or text 808-258-1945