Operation Gratitude Day
Updated: July 20, 2020
An Annual Event in Philadelphia
Help Support U.S. Military Personnel Overseas
If you are interested in volunteering on Operation Gratitude Day, please contact erica@discoverphl.com.
Operation Gratitude Day is returning to Philadelphia for the ninth consecutive year on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
The annual tradition seeks to lift troops’ morale and bring a smile to their faces by sending care packages addressed to individual service members deployed overseas. Operation Gratitude care packages contain food, toiletries, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation, all wrapped with wishes of love and support.
Since 2003, Philadelphia has collected more than seven tons of items through this partnership, supported by PHL and the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
ITEMS SOUGHT:
- All Purpose Wipes (Single & 30ct packs or less)
- Batteries (“AA” and/or “AAA”)
- Body Wipes (10 count)
- Coffee (Instant, Single serve)
- Deodorant (Travel size, Non-aerosol)
- Drink Mix (Individual serving packets)
- Food Powder (Travel size)
- Gum
- Hand Warmers
- Jerky (individual)
- Lip Balm
- Pencils (Mechanical preferred)
- Playing Cards
- Puzzle Books (7” X 10 “ preferred)
- Sewing Kits (Travel size)
- Socks (Black, Crew length)
- Sunscreen (Travel size, Non-Aerosol)
- Beanie Babies, Webkinz, or other
- Small Plush Toys (6 inches or smaller)
- Paracord Survival Bracelets
Sponsors Include
Drop-Off Locations
| Drop-off Locations | Address | |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau | 1601 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| 11 Penn Center | 1835 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Cira Centre | 2929 Arch Street | Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| 1900 Market Street | 1900 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – Main | 3401 Civic Center Blvd | Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399 |
| 1635 Market Street | 1635 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| 1500 Spring Garden Street | 1500 Spring Garden Street | Philadelphia, PA 19130 |
| Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – South Philadelphia | 1700 S Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19145 |
| Two Liberty Place | 50 S. 16th Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
| 1515 Market Street | 1515 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
| Centre Square | 1500 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
| 1600 Market Street | 1600 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| One Liberty Place | 1650 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Widener Building | 1339 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
| One South Broad | 1 S Broad Street | Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
| United Rentals | 3880 E. Thompson St. | Philadelphia, PA 191047 |
| 1601 Cherry Street | 1601 Cherry Street | Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
| 325 Chestnut Street | 325 Chestnut Street | Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
| 400 Market Street | 400 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
| Staples | 1300 South Columbus Blvd | Philadelphia, PA 19147 |
| Lincoln Financial Group | 150 N Radnor Chester Rd | Radnor, PA 19087 |
| The Bourse Building | 111 S Independence Mall E | Philadelphia, PA 19106 |
| Fashion District | 901 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| 2001 Market Street | 2001 Market Street | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
*Drop-off locations are in building lobbies.
