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.
