Operation:MOM needs your help to make a difference

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By marci_seither

2 photos | Posted 10/19/09 11:26 AM | 4 comments

Operation:MOM is holding a special event to help collect items for the holiday "Touch of Home" packages.

when :October 24th from 9am-3pm

where: Grocery Outlet corner of Elm and Hwy 49

what: Lunch will be served will the proceeds going toward Operation:MOM

People can also drop off or purchase needed supplies such as snack items, and socks to help fill the boxes sent to troops who will not be home for the holidays.

Dee Rein and Carole Park stand in front of the empty shelves they need to fill in order to send holiday "Touch of Home care packages to those serving overseas.

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On 10/19/09 at 11:21 AM, marci_seither wrote:

For more information about Operation:MOM visit www.operationmom.org

"Make a Difference Day" is a national event that encourages people to volunteer to make a difference in the lives of others. Operation:MOM not only sends needed items but is a vital support to the falimies of military personnel as well.

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On 10/19/09 at 08:50 PM, GailBegin wrote:

Hi Marci! Well try to drop by on our way to Roseville that day.

Tell John you are up to 2 comments on your blog. ;-)

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On 10/20/09 at 09:18 PM, chloept wrote:

Thank you to all involved in operation Mom Our children love the packages!!!!

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On 10/21/09 at 06:13 AM, Yosemite_Sam wrote:

Really good people doing really good things for our troops.

THIS is volunteerism. They are not asking for the government to take from one person and give to their cause, they give of themselves!

Bravo... now, lets get over there and help them out!