How Can I Help?
How Can I Help?
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Recognized by the Department of
Defense, Operation Interdependence® provides a safe and secure means of delivery
to the troops. Part of that secure means is our online registration process,
which enables us to know where donations come from.
Your information is strictly confidential and is for our records only.
Our Indiana OI® shipping center has an operating cost under .5% - that means that 99.5% and more of your donated dollar reaches the troops overseas! We are an all volunteer organization.
To donate items/letters you must be a registered volunteer with Operation Interdependence®, so register today!!!
OI® adheres to military and postal guidelines in delivering C-rats® to the troops; these regulations are in place to safeguard those men and women. To donate items, please keep in mind the following:
· ALL items must be small enough to fit inside a quart size Ziploc baggie. · All food items must be safety sealed by the manufacturer. · All items that go in the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, or on an open wound must also be safety sealed by the manufacturer.
The following are some suggested items to donate (this is not a complete list-just think small or hotel size)
Guidelines for letter donations A personal note is sent in every bag of C-rats® we pack – these notes are crucial to our system as they are treasured more than anything we can send. The note doesn’t have to be long, just a few words of appreciation is enough. Please take a few minutes to write down your thoughts or some news from the home front; it will be greatly appreciated!
As so many of the troops have left behind families, they especially enjoy receiving notes from children. Get your local schools or scout groups involved in this whole process!
Anyone under the age of 18 must sign the note with their first name only; they may not use any identifying information such as last name, home address, phone number, or e-mail address. They may, however, use the name of their teacher, the school’s address, or the teacher’s e-mail address.
If you prefer to make a tax deductible cash donation, send your check to:
Operation Interdependence® 5042 N Canyon Loop Monticello, IN 47960 |
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Our National Site
is www.oidelivers.org.
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