Operation: Red Stocking under way

VERNON — Supplies For Soldiers “Operation Red Stocking” is under way.
“Oversized red stockings are being stuffed with snacks, candy, and a few necessities” says Mark Wolfe, Director of Supplies For Soldiers. “We are shipping 700 red stockings to 12 outposts touching thousands of our brave men and women fighting overseas.”
“If it were not for our loyal volunteers and supporters, we would not be able to provide holiday cheer to our brave men and women in harm’s way” says Nancy Wolfe, co-founder of Supplies For Soldiers.
The final “stuffing” of the “big red stockings” will happen on Nov. 3, with the generous support of the American Legion Post 132 in Franklin. “After the final stockings are filled, we can pack the boxes to ship to Afghanistan” says Mark Wolfe. “Last year we shipped 450 stockings. If we get the boxes out by Dec. 5, they should arrive by Dec. 20. After that, it takes about a week to get to the right outpost.”
“Most people do not know the cost involved in the shipping of the boxes” says Mark Wolfe. “The USPS doubled the cost of shipping this year. Each box now costs about $60 to ship via USPS to the APO (Army Post Office). Even though that is the most economical way to ship, this entire shipment will cost over $3,000.”
Supplies For Soldiers is looking for corporate sponsorship to financially assist with fulfilling requests from the troops”.
“We have sent microwaves and microwavable food, DVD’s, first-aid supplies, socks, pillows, games, and pocket bibles just to name a few items that have been requested by the chaplains on behalf of the soldiers” says Wolfe.
For more information, to volunteer, or to donate to Supplies For Soldiers visit: www.suppliesforsolders.org; Facebook: suppliesforsoldiersorg.