Candy, candy, candy! This time of year, kids have the uncanny ability to accumulate TONS of candy! They bring it home from family and friends, school, special community events, and, of course, trick-or-treating. Or maybe you over-estimated the amount of candy you would need for trick-or-treating and are now stuck with too many leftovers. If your household has a little too much candy, or you just want to pay it forward, here are a few ideas:
Local businesses accepting candy donations:
Tedesco Body Shop is collecting candy for Operation Gratitude from October 30 through November 4 during their regular business hours. Tedesco Body Shop 4431 William Penn Hwy Murrysville, Pa 15668 Mon/Wed/Fri: 5:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday and Thursday: 6:00am - 8:00pm Saturday: 7:00am - 1:00pm |
Zion's Lutheran Church is collecting for Operation Gratitude on Sunday, November 3 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) and Wednesday, November 6 (6:00pm - 8:00pm). Zion's Lutheran Church 3417 Route 30 Harrison City, Pa 15636 |
The office of Scott E. Learn, DMD is collecting for Operation Gratitude on Tuesday, November 5 between the hours of 3:00pm - 6:00pm. Scott E. Learn, DMD 5927 State Route 981 Suite #1 Latrobe, Pa 15650 |
Pediatric Associates of Westmoreland (Greensburg office) is collecting for Westmoreland Community Action and accepting donations during their regular business hours through Wednesday, November 6. Pediatric Associates of Westmoreland - Greensburg 555 W. Newton St. Greensburg, Pa 15601 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 8:00pm Weekends: 7:30am - 5:00pm |
If you are interested in organizing your own collection and donation, another option is Operation Shoebox, which sends care packages to troops stationed overseas. Collect bags of individually wrapped, heat-resistant candy and mail to: Operation Shoebox 8360 East Highway 25 Belleview, Fl 34420 |
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