3 Ways to Donate Halloween Candy

Ready to say goodbye to some (or all) of the goodies your munchkins collected this weekend? Give back and make someone else’s day super special with these three Halloween candy donation programs….

Operation Gratitude. This nonprofit has been connecting communities with military, veteran, and first responders since 2007. Click here to find a local collection site or ship to a processing center. Operation Gratitude then ships candy-filled care packages throughout the world to soldiers and first responders.

Soldiers’ Angels. Soldiers’ Angels partners with local businesses to gather Halloween candy, then ship to deployed service members and veterans. Click here for find a drop off location or get the address to ship to HQ.

Ronald McDonald House. Ronald McDonald House offers support and subsidized housing to families with children receiving treatments at nearby hospitals. While there is no “official” candy donation program, many chapters accept unopened candy to share with residents and their families. Click here to locate & call your local chapter (make sure to call and ask about their policies in advance).