Operation Hometown Gratitude was started by a group of students to support local troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. The operation sends care packages with necessary supplies and everyday home items to troops and also provides support for families of troops. Since August of 2005, they have sent over 6000 care packages! The local VFW granted the operation some money to get started and has paid for the postage of many of the packages that have been sent.
We purchased a few things for Anthony to add to the other supplies that were donated:
Anthony was able to help put together a couple of boxes that will be sent to our local troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Here he is with one of his 1st grade Cub Scout friends (face blurred for privacy):
What a great opportunity for Anthony to learn about giving and supporting our troops!
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