Halloween Candy Buy Back

Join our Team and Support our Troops!

Join Troopathon's Halloween Candy Buyback Program by donating excess Halloween candy to be included in military care packages for our troops overseas! Last year, we collected over 30,000 lbs of candy for our brave servicemembers!

Donate Your Halloween Candy to Support Our Troops!

How to Participate:

  • Who Can Participate: Individuals, families, offices, and organizations nationwide.

  • What to Do: Simply collect your excess Halloween candy and send it to our Operation Center.

  • Registration: Click register button to receive updates and be part of our national effort. (Registration is optional.

  • Types of Events:

    • Buyback: Participating organizations may offer $1 per pound of candy (cost covered by the participating organization).

    • Giveback: Express thanks and appreciation to candy donors.

    • Sweet Swap: Exchange candy for healthy treats, prizes, or other gifts. (organized by participating organizations).

Sending Your Candy:

  • Collection Period: November 1st – 7th (suggested). However, you can choose dates that work best for you any time you can collect before the end of the year!

  • How to Ship: Simply send your candy to our Operation Center by the end of the year. No complicated forms needed.

    Address:

    • TROOPATHON Operation Center: 3105 Fite Circle Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95827

    • TROOPATHON Warehouse: (For shipments of multiple pallets) 850 Gray Avenue Yuba City, CA 95991

    Contact:

Additional Details:

  • Media and Events: Consider organizing collection kickoff or wrap-up events and inviting local news stations using military recruiters.

  • Messages from Kids and Care Package Requests: Send us personal messages from children who contributed or submit care package requests from their families.

  • Beyond Candy: We welcome additional care package items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, and other hygienic products.

  • Wrap-Up Email: After the Halloween Candy Buyback concludes, we'll send a wrap-up email to all participants with total candy collected and troop support updates.

Connect With Us: Follow us on social media and upload your pictures and video:

  • Use #HalloweenCandyBuyBack and @Troopathon to share your participation!

FAQ:

  • What is the Halloween Candy Buyback Program?

    • It collects excess Halloween candy from kids and donates it to our troops overseas.

  • How Can I Let Our Community Know We're Collecting Candy?

    • Create a flyer, share it, and use our logo.

Tips for Shipping:

  • Use cost-effective shipping methods.

  • Securely tape boxes.

  • Consider sponsorship possibilities from shipping companies.

Tips for Parents:

  • Encourage your child to write a letter for a military member.

  • Explain the significance of sharing candy with troops.

  • Invite friends and family to join the effort.

Thank you for supporting our troops!