WASHINGTON — Tis the season for gratitude and giving back!
WUSA9 and the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore (USO-Metro) are once again teaming up to raise money to thank our military families this holiday season. We’d like to thank them by providing Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets with all the trimmings. It’s part of a program called Turkeys for Troops.
A $50 donation will feed a family of six. The holiday baskets will contain canned goods, stuffing, pie makings, corn bread mix and a gift card for a fresh turkey or ham. USO-Metro is working directly with military leaders to identify families in our region who need our help the most.
Last year's generous donations raised $204,942, helping to feed more than 4,000 military families a Thanksgiving meal. Since partnering with TEGNA WUSA9 in 2009, the annual Turkeys for Troops Telethon has raised over $1.1M in support of a program that delivers a taste of home and a heartfelt thanks to our service members and their families during this special holiday time.
If you prefer mailing a check, versus donating online, please complete this form and include it in an envelope with your donation to:
USO-METRO
Attn. Kat Romero
P.O. Box 1710
Fort Myer, VA 22211
On behalf of our soldiers, sailors and airmen, thank you for your generosity.