Operation Shoebox

01/26/2026

So thankful to be part of DECCA Real Estate Operation MAP again this year!

01/26/2026

Operation Shoebox,

I wanted to send a picture of my Soldiers, located in Iraq, who were extremely excited to receive their very own stocking on Christmas morning!

Thank you for your support of our troops, it means more than you know.

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Jodi

01/24/2026

Operation Shoebox,

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to each and every one of you who took the time to send such kind and uplifting words while we are away from our families on this deployment. Receiving the letters, cards, patches, and thoughtful goodies inside our stockings was truly heartwarming. Your generosity brought genuine smiles to everyone’s faces, and your support means more than words can express. Thank you once again for your kindness, encouragement, and unwavering support.


Very Respectfully,

CDR N. G.

01/18/2026

A few highlights from our milestone event of packing TWO MILLION care packages!! A huge thank you to for coming and packing this special bag and to all of our volunteers for all of their hard work!

Link to full video: https://youtu.be/uNWT7CkgfY8

01/10/2026

Tonight is the night! Come join us for a meet and greet with Doug Marcaida!

Friendly reminder that our event with Doug Marcaida is in just a few weeks!

Tickets are available at the door!

12/31/2025

HISTORIC MILESTONE 🇺🇸

On January 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM, Operation Shoebox will pack its 2,000,000th care package — and we’re honored to announce that Doug Marcaida will personally pack this milestone box.

📍 Lake Miona Recreation Center
1480 Buena Vista Blvd
The Villages, FL 32162

This moment represents years of dedication from volunteers, donors, and supporters who help ensure our deployed service members are never forgotten.

📦 2 million care packages strong
🇺🇸 One mission: Support Our Troops

*update: the time has been changed to 2pm*

12/29/2025

Friendly reminder that our event with Doug Marcaida is in just a few weeks!

Tickets are available at the door!

12/21/2025

Our stores and offices will be closed for the holidays and some remodeling beginning Tuesday (12/23) and will reopen Wednesday (1/7).

If you need to reach us, you can email us at [email protected]

Thank you all for your kindness and generosity this year and helping to further our mission of supporting our troops around the world!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/19/2025

We had a great time at our Villages Christmas party on Monday! 🎄

We even had some special visitors! 🇺🇸

11/22/2025

Have a happy Thanksgiving!

10/03/2025

🎃 Got leftover Halloween candy? We’ll take it! Each care package we send to our troops includes a sweet reminder of home.

🍬 Please separate candy by type (chocolate, gummies, hard candy, etc.) if you can — it helps us meet new shipping rules and keeps packing fast & smooth.

📦 Ship to:
8360 East Hwy 25, Belleview, FL 34420

✅ Include this form for a thank-you/receipt → Donation Form
ℹ️ Learn more about candy donations → Candy Post

We can’t cover shipping or pick up donations, but your generosity keeps our mission going strong. Thank you for supporting our troops! ❤️🇺🇸