Through the month of November, the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program will support Watertown-based Operation American Soldier.
When you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop located at 171 Watertown St. in Watertown, $1 will be donated to Operation American Soldier, which sends care packages to American troops deployed overseas.
“Our goal is to sell 500 bags, equivalent to $500 raised. We are confident that with the help of our dedicated supporters, we can reach this goal,” said Wendy Rocca of Operation American Soldier. “We strongly encourage you to share this news with family and friends as well!”
The Community Bags are located on displays around the store and at the checkout. For more
information about the program, please visit stopandshop.2givelocal.com.
I hope people support this program by buying a bag. Operation American Soldier is an organization that helps our troops deployed in many areas of the world. They provide necessary toiletries, that the government does not provide, and other comfort items like candy, snacks, canned foods, note paper, cards, and so many other items to help the troops feel they are remembered, appreciated and cared about.
People can volunteer on the packing nights to help box up the goods or donate money individually to help them buy the needed items and help cover shipping charges. If you get notepads or greeting cards from charities and don’t need them, you can give them to Operation American Soldier for the troops to use.
With Veterans Day on Monday, November 11, let’s take a minute to thank our veterans and ask them about their story of service. We owe them so much.