It’s Veteran’s Day and the perfect day to share with you a program that House of Jerky is running this holiday season for our troops.
I always say I’d like to do more to support our troops during the holiday season. My brother served as a Marine as well as my husband. I know how much it meant to both of them to receive letters and packages from home. I also know there are so many men and women serving overseas that aren’t as fortunate and some, sadly, receive nothing.
When I heard about House of Jerky’s holiday program – ‘Jerky Up for the Troops’ – I thought this was perfect for Mark and I to do this holiday season. And within just a few minutes my ordered was placed.
From their website: Simply purchase a 1/4 lb package of jerky to donate to our US Military overseas. As we have a long waiting list of soldiers who want to participate in this program, the House of Jerky has pledged to match all donations and cover all shipping costs. This means your $10.50 donation will provide enough jerky for 4 soldiers! This is a small price to pay, but the effect is huge. You can even include a holiday note with your purchase to say “thank you” to a soldier.
It’s Christmas time and what a wonderful way to give this holiday season. Just think if 200 of my readers sent just 1 package, that would provide enough jerky for 800 soldiers. How great would that be? A simple donation of $10.50. Some of us spend more than that on one meal. If you’re fortunate to spend a bit more, it would greatly be appreciated.
The program ends December 5, 2009 so that all packages will be delivered in time for Christmas.
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Last year I did a little research on our veterans and read that almost 6% of our veterans were living in poverty. It’s sad and heartbreaking knowing those that serve to protect us are suffering so. I would hope you find it in your heart this holiday season to give back any way you can. Mark and I have a few boxes of old hunting jackets, warm clothing and packages of jerky I received from House of Jerky and will be dropping off at our local homeless shelter.
May God bless our veterans and those that serve to protect us and our freedom.
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Jody:
You did it again! Your blog today brought me goose bumps! With my “veteran” not being around for this special day, I am really down. I am going to donate to this very worthy cause. He was in the Navy and stationed in Viet Nam, and I know in my heart that he is watching over us. I know you work hard on this and it has shown over and over! You go girl!
God Bless America, our vets, our troops, and all who have passed in protecting our constitution!
Jody – Thanks so much for your efforts to support our Veterans. What a great way to do it. I am a Viet Nam era Veteran and know exactly what you speak of when you talk about soldiers receiving the little things from back home!
This sounds like an excellent program – thanks for highlighting it today.
Great idea, Jody! I’m spreading the word on my sites too, and hope more folks are doing the same. I’d love to hear about more of these programs as the holidays get closer.