First Responder Care Package Assembly

First Responder Care Package Assembly 

Jacksonville, FL 

April 30, 2025 

10AM – 12PM 

1PM – 3PM  

Join Operation Gratitude and CSX as they come together to assemble 2,000 Care Packages for First Responders in Jacksonville and the surrounding communities.  
This event is part of CSX Pride in Service’s initiative to honor and serve our nation’s First Responders by engaging employees and communities around the nation to assemble care packages. Together as ONE CSX, volunteers will come together to assemble 2,000 Operation Gratitude Care Packages containing handwritten letters of gratitude, snacks, hygiene products and handmade items that will be delivered directly to local First Responders.  
Interested individuals must register in advance to attend the event. Please note, this event is limited to employees only. 
First Responder Care Package Assembly Event 
Wednesday, April 30 
Shift 1: 10AM – 12PM (SHIFT IS FULL)
Shift 2: 1PM – 3PM 
CSX Headquarters Main Lobby 
500 Water Street 
Jacksonville, FL  

What to expect

Once you’ve registered, Operation Gratitude will send you an email confirmation as well as an event box containing the following items: 
  • (5) Battalion Buddy Kits; each Kit to include: 
    • Camo Bear Jacket 

    • Pre-Portioned Bear Stuffing 

    • Operation Gratitude Neck Tag 

  • (5) Custom CSX Neck Tags 
  • Note: A few select boxes will include a “Special Item” (to be explained at event) 
  • Prepaid return shipping label 
  • Internal and external packing slip with Operation Gratitude identification barcode 
The Tuesday, March 5th virtual event will include a live tutorial on how to stuff a Battalion Buddy and an opportunity to hear more about the important impact of this program. CSX employees on-site in Jacksonville are invited to participate in-person in Acosta A and B.