The spirit of giving was truly alive as the BR Soldier Outreach (BRSO) volunteers recently came together to bring Christmas joy to our brave service members stationed overseas. On Saturday, October 2, 2024, our warehouse, located at 6150 Greenwell Springs Road in Baton Rouge, was a hub of activity as we dedicated ourselves to packing hundreds of festive Christmas stockings.
Delivering a Taste of Home, Together
These carefully prepared stockings are filled with a variety of treats designed to bring comfort and a sense of home to deployed soldiers in locations such as Afghanistan, Gaza, and Syria. Each stocking contains goodies like candy, chips, small games, heartfelt cards, and greetings from our incredible local community. Our simple aim is to offer a moment of holiday cheer to those who are selflessly serving our nation far from their loved ones.
Impressive Numbers Reflecting Our Heartfelt Effort
During this recent effort, the dedicated team of volunteers successfully packed an impressive 571 Christmas stockings. In addition to the stockings, we prepared 58 boxes of gallon-sized zip-closed plastic bags, ensuring that each troop would receive a special package. This resulted in a substantial shipment weighing in at a total of 1280 pounds of comforting snacks, engaging puzzles, and reading materials. The cost of this heartwarming initiative amounted to $2314.05.
Powered by the Generosity Around Us
This remarkable outpouring of support was made possible through the generous donations of goods from our valued sponsors like Lyons Specialty Company and the kindness of numerous community donors throughout the Greater Baton Rouge Area. Furthermore, financial contributions from approximately 17 businesses in Baton Rouge and beyond played a vital role in enabling this shipment to reach its destination. We are incredibly grateful for their support.
A Call to Action: Help Us Do Even More
The success of this recent packing event has, however, left our BRSO shelves in need of restocking. We are now reaching out to our community for further donations—tangible items to fill future stockings and financial contributions to help cover crucial shipping costs and ongoing operational expenses. We are also always looking for more volunteers to assist with stocking our warehouse on Greenwell Springs Road and supporting our vital mission.
The Need Continues: 1000 More Waiting for Our Support
There are still 1000 more soldiers who would greatly appreciate a touch of holiday cheer from BRSO. This is a meaningful opportunity for our community to impact the lives of these dedicated individuals directly, and we believe that together, we can make a difference.
Ready to Spread Holiday Cheer with Us?
You’ve read about our recent efforts to bring a little bit of Christmas magic to our deployed service members. Now, you can be a part of making that magic happen for even more heroes!
There are many ways you can contribute to our mission of supporting those who sacrifice so much for our country. Whether you’d like to donate much-needed items, make a financial contribution, or volunteer your time alongside us, your kindness will help us bring a brighter holiday season to our deployed troops.
Ready to get involved? Visit our donation page to learn how you can help us reach our goal of supporting 1000 more soldiers.
Every act of generosity, big or small, makes a real difference in the lives of our deployed heroes. Join us in spreading some holiday cheer!
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