WASHINGTON — Tis the season for gratitude and giving back!
WUSA9 and the USO 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.
Starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 through 6:30 p.m. you can call 202-895-5560 to make a donation. Or, you can donate online here.
A $50 donation will feed a family of six. The holiday baskets will contain canned goods, stuffing, pie makings, cornbread mix and a gift card for a fresh turkey or ham.
The goal is to raise $30,000.
Since partnering with WUSA9 in 2009, the annual Turkeys for Troops Telethon has raised over $1.5M for a program that delivers a taste of home to servicemembers.
"Not only will your contribution fund our Turkeys for Troops this holiday season, but it will also provide resources for additional USO programming and impactful support delivered year-round," the USO said.