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 are in building lobbies.