Long time readers of my blog know that I run a coupon program which sends coupons to our troops overseas. Certain bases accept coupons that are up to 6 months expired, while other bases accept only current coupons. For the price of a stamp you can send your unwanted or expired to overseas bases. The postage rate is the same as mailing letters and packages to a stateside address. The prices at overseas commissaries and exchanges are significantly higher than those in the states. Many military families do not make very much money to begin with, and the money they save with coupons really makes a difference. Below is an email I received today from someone who receives coupons from this program.
Oh my … do I have a story to share with you and your bloggers! Six ladies from Singapore, 2 Air Force and 4 Navy wives, loaded up at 5:15 am Friday, November 14 for a MAC flight to Yokota AFB, Japan. We arrived successfully and hit the ground running! Our goals were to Christmas shop, BX shop and Commissary shop. (Not only is food a challenge in cost but also selection of traditional holiday foods can not be found in Singapore) Clothes (Singaporeans are short and stick skinny), makeup (no need to explain) hair color (still no need), shoes (largest size for men is size 9)… do I need to go on?! I shared the Coupons for Troops on the flight where we sorted and organized. To make a long story short… 6 ladies total coupon savings $202! All we used were the coupons sent to us by your generous, thoughtful Coupon for Troops participates. The Commissary at Yokota boxed up our items and will MPS them to us free. We boxed up the BX and BX Extra shopping ourselves and the post office will MPS them free. The MAC flights were free and lodging was $19 a night. We boarded the 4 am flight on Monday, November 17 for Singapore weary, successful, proud and grateful! Grateful for the support of you and your bloggers. Seems like a little thing, to clip a coupon, but it sure adds up over time and blessed us all.
Thank you again so very much!
It is hard to believe something as simple as passing on your unused coupons could make such a big impact in these families lives, but it does! If you want more information on how you can participate in this program send an email to, coupons4troops@comcast.net.
Lashunda Wade says
whats the address to mail the coupons to
TheHappyHousewife says
Fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dEJhQmlES3IwNHZTTDk2RXpKNkhPMFE6MQ#gid=0
momstheword says
This is a great idea. I am going to mention it on my blog soon if that’s o.k. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to help service families. I really appreciate it.
Gretchen says
Okay, so this is the inspiration I need to get the coupons in the mail. They have been sitting in my drawer ready to go and I just have not mailed them. I am doing it tomorrow!
Nancy says
That is so great! I am happy they were able to use them!
Sherry says
Yeah! I’m so glad that the coupons can bless them, too! THanks for sharing! I have sent 4 – 2 to those who need non expired coupons and 2 for expired. I have another batch to go out in the next week or so. 😀
Lynn says
I am going to start sending you my coupons. Thanks for doing this. I blogged about it today and I hope some of my friends and family will start sending theirs too. Thanks.
A Frugal Housewife says
This is a program I had never heard about before. Thanks for sharing it.