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Operation Holiday Cheer Donation Drop Off
WHERE
National Guard Schofield, 705 New London Ave, Cranston, RI 02920-3003
WHEN
Sat Nov 15, 2025 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
WEBSITE
Cat Country 98.1 will be on-site at National Guard Schofield on Saturday, November 15th from 8:30am - 11:00am to kick off Operation Holiday Cheer!
OHC is an annual care package initiative for Rhode Island service members who will be stationed away from home during the holidays.
It is organized by the Lieutenant Governor's Office in partnership with the Rhode Island National Guard Family Assistance Center, the United States Postal Service, the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Rhode Island Blue Star Moms, and Operation Stand Down Rhode Island.
The program relies entirely on the generosity of individuals and corporate and community sponsors who provide in-kind or financial contributions.
Contributions are collected from across the state and volunteers help assemble the packages for shipment during a single weekend.
This year, an estimated 300 care packages will be assembled and shipped during the weekend of November 15th - 16th.
DONATE GOODS
The gift packages are very well received, and we hope that you will consider contributing items from the troops' wish list:
- beef jerky (NO pork),
- Celsius packets (any flavor with caffeine)
- chewing gum
- granola bars,
- individual powdered drink mixes
- nuts, peanut butter (16oz limit)
- protein bars
- sunflower seeds
- trail mix
- playing cards/card games
- long socks (cotton)
- sanitizer wipes (pouch packaging)
The gift packages are very well received, and we hope that you will consider contributing items from the troops' wish list:
- beef jerky (NO pork),
- Celsius packets (any flavor with caffeine)
- chewing gum
- granola bars,
- individual powdered drink mixes
- nuts, peanut butter (16oz limit)
- protein bars
- sunflower seeds
- trail mix
- playing cards/card games
- long socks (cotton)
- sanitizer wipes (pouch packaging)
We use candy as packing peanuts please donate any unwanted Halloween candy!
HOLIDAY CARDS
Soldiers cherish handwritten notes from the children. Have your children, grandchildren, or students make cards.
Please follow these simple rules:
- First name only (no last names)
- No contact information (no address, emails, or school name)
- No references to war, weapons, or violence
Soldiers cherish handwritten notes from the children. Have your children, grandchildren, or students make cards.
Please follow these simple rules:
- First name only (no last names)
- No contact information (no address, emails, or school name)
- No references to war, weapons, or violence
DO YOU HAVE A RI SOLDIER AWAY FROM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS?
Do you have a loved one serving in the military? Are they originally from Rhode Island? Would you like them to receive a care package this holiday season?
Do you have a loved one serving in the military? Are they originally from Rhode Island? Would you like them to receive a care package this holiday season?
If so, please submit the below information to the Lieutenant Governor's Office at ltgov@ltgov.ri.gov by November 9, 2025:
Service member's full name, rank & unit, and mailing address
Your full name, e-mail address, and phone number
Service member's full name, rank & unit, and mailing address
Your full name, e-mail address, and phone number
DONATE
Should you wish to donate funds, please submit a check using the following details:
Payable To: American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter
Memo Line: Operation Holiday Cheer
Checks can be mailed to:
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
c/o Grace Sneesby
State House Room 116
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
Memo Line: Operation Holiday Cheer
Checks can be mailed to:
Office of the Lieutenant Governor
c/o Grace Sneesby
State House Room 116
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02903
Let's make sure every deployed Rhode Island soldier feels the warmth of home this holiday season by sending them hugs from home.
