10th Annual Munchies 4 the Military
Inspirada is teaming up with the Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation for the 10th Annual Munchies 4 the Military to send care packages to deployed military men and women overseas. Presented by Liberty High School and City of Henderson, Munchies 4 the Military holds its annual donation drive March 15th – April 15th, asking for the community’s help in collecting wish list donations for the Foundation’s care packages. Learn how you and your family can give back to support our troops!
The Douglas J. Green Memorial Foundation, 501 (c) nonprofit, was founded by Suni Chabrow after her son, SPC Douglas J. Green, was killed in action on August 28, 2011, during his second tour in Afghanistan. The Foundation honors his memory by “providing comfort and support to service members and their family members by sending thoughtful and useful care packages during their deployments and planning memorable experiences for service members to look forward to once they return home.”
Our goal for this year’s Munchies 4 the Military is to send 500 care packages to active-duty servicemen and women to show our appreciation for their sacrifice. Last year, more than 300 community volunteers showed up to help package donations accepted at more than 25 locations throughout Inspirada and Henderson—and this year, we aim to do it again! Do you want to be a part of giving back to the brave men and women serving? Here’s how you can get involved!
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DonatIONS
Donations of both goods and money will be accepted from March 15th – April 15th. The cost of each box is approximately $40 for both the contents and shipping—and with an ambitious goal of 500 boxes, every little bit helps! Donation items will be pulled from a wish list to help make sure boxes are filled with the special goodies each soldier needs to feel at home, even on foreign soil.
Why not add a few extra items to your next shopping list? Snack foods like chips, cookies, and candy, as well as personal care items, are often requested and make for great additions to a care box. If you don’t have time to pick up physical items to fill the care packages, don’t worry! You can still help out!
As mentioned, each box costs about $40. While about half of that goes toward its contents, shipping costs $17 per care package. This makes monetary donations just as much of a help in reaching our goal! You can donate money or goods in-person at any of our 26 drop off locations or submit your monetary donation online!
Drop Off Locations
Inspirada:
West Henderson Library, 3243 Bicentennial Parkway, Henderson, NV 89044
Solista Community Center, 2000 Via Firenze, Henderson 89044
Gardens & Groves Sales Center by KB Home, 2511 Rofrano Pl, Henderson 89044
Landings and Reserves Sales Center by KB Home, 4344 Oristano Ln, Henderson 89044
Amiata Sales Center by Toll Brothers, 2521 Cracked Stone St, Henderson 89044
Humana:
Rancho Alta Mira Shopping Center, 4830 W Craig Rd Suite 130, Las Vegas 89130
Crossroads Shopping Center, 885 W Charleston Blvd, Suite 140, Las Vegas 89177
Pebble Marketplace Shopping Center, 1000 N Green Valley Pkwy, Suite 720, Henderson 89074
Humana, 1397 S Loop Rd, Suite 102, Pahrump, NV 89048
Amazon:
Amazon Las 1, 12300 Bermuda Road, Henderson 89044
Schools:
Ellis Elementary School, 3200 Artella Ave, Henderson 89044
Del Webb Middle School, 2200 Reunion Ave, Henderson 89052
Liberty High School – 2700 Liberty High School Henderson 89052
Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon, 675 E. Dale Ave., Henderson 89044
City of Henderson:
City of Henderson City Hall – 240 S Water St. Henderson 89015
City of Henderson City Hall front entrance – 240 S Water St. Henderson 89015
Downtown Senior Center – 27 E Texas Ave Henderson 89015
Heritage Park Senior Center – 300 Racetrack Rd Henderson 89015
Heritage Park Aquatics – 310 Racetrack Rd Henderson 89015
Whitney Ranch Aquatics – 1575 Galleria Dr Henderson 89014
Black Mountain Rec Center – 599 Greenway Rd, Henderson 89015
Downtown Rec Center – 105 W Basic Rd, Henderson 89015
Multigenerational Center – 250 S Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson 89012
Silver Springs Rec Center – 1951 Silver Springs Pkwy, Henderson 89074
Valley View Rec Center – 500 Harris St, Henderson 89015
Pebble Marketplace Shopping Center, 1000 N Green Valley Pkwy, Ste 720, Henderson 89074
Other Partners:
Realty One Group, St. Rose office, 2831 Saint Rose Parkway, Ste 100, Henderson 89052
Berkshire Hathaway Services NV, St. Rose Office
VOLUNTEER
If you’d rather donate your time to help send care packages to military personnel, mark your calendar for April 20th at 1 p.m. Volunteers can meet at Liberty High School in the lunchroom to assemble the care packages with the donated wish list items. Sealed care packages will be sent over to the post office to start their journey to the troops!
You do not need to RSVP beforehand to volunteer, simply show up and get ready to get packing! If you’re looking for a weekend event for the whole family, this is a great way to bond and create memories while giving back to the brave men and women sacrificing their comfort and safety for our nation. All ages are welcome!
How will you help us reach our goal of 500 care packages for troops with Munchies 4 the Military this year? Every little bit helps us show our brave military men and women just how appreciative we are for their service! For more information, including donation items and a full list of drop off locations, visit the event page!