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Notice:  We are no longer accepting in-kind donations. [Learn More →](/whats-changing)

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Volunteer Program

# Host a Collection Drive

Organize a drive at your school, workplace, or community group to collect care items for Service Members and Veterans. It's one of the simplest and most impactful ways to show gratitude.

[Get Started](mailto:volunteer@operationgratitude.com?subject=Collection%20Drive%20Inquiry) [Back to Virtual FOB](/virtual-fob?tab=programs)

Step by Step

## How It Works

### Rally Your Group

Recruit friends, coworkers, or classmates to participate. Any group size works, from 5 to 500.

### Choose What to Collect

Select from our suggested item list: shelf-stable snacks, hygiene products, handwritten letters, and more.

### Set a Timeline

Pick a 2–4 week collection window. We'll provide promotional materials and tracking tools.

### Ship to Us

Box everything up and ship it to our warehouse. We handle sorting, packing, and delivery to Service Members.

Perfect For

## Who Can Host a Drive?

Schools & Universities

Workplaces & Offices

Scout Troops & Youth Groups

Faith Communities

Sports Teams

Neighborhood Groups

## Ready to Make a Difference?

Email our volunteer team and we'll send you everything you need to get started, item lists, flyers, and shipping labels.

[Request Your Free Kit](mailto:volunteer@operationgratitude.com?subject=Collection%20Drive%20Kit%20Request)

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#### How We Work

-   [Who We Are](/about/who-we-are)
-   [Who We Serve](/about/who-we-serve)
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-   [Assembly Days](/programs/assembly-days)
-   [Mail Call](/programs/mail-call)

#### Get Involved

-   [Virtual FOB](/join-virtual-fob)
-   [Become a Volunteer](/volunteer/apply)
-   [Events](/events)
-   [Partner with Us](/partner-with-us)
-   [Matching Gifts](/matching-gifts)
-   [Corporate Partnerships](/corporate-partnerships)
-   [Community Partnerships](/community-partnerships)

#### About

-   [Leadership & Board](/about/leadership)
-   [Financials](/about/financials)
-   [Careers](/about/careers)
-   [Contact Us](/about/contact)
-   [What's Changing](/whats-changing)
-   [FAQ](/faq)

Operation Gratitude is a tax-exempt public charity (federal tax ID #20-0103575). All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.

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