Treats for Troops!!!!

LMEA teamed with Philadelphia Treats for Troops to gather and pack 30 boxes of necessities for US military personnel stationed in Afghanistan. The goods were collected at Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools over the course of a week and then transferred to the LMHS cafeteria on November 22, 2011. Once there, the goods—everything from foodstuffs and candy to personal toiletries and reading materials—were sorted and prepared for transport. The team assembled boxes and filled them with a mix of the different items. Numerous volunteer high school students wrote personalized messages for inclusion in each 40lb. care package. The team of workers consisted of a number LMEA members, LMEA family members, the students, and Philadelphia Treats for Troops staff. An active member of the military was also there to share information as well as help pack. It was an excellent night of service for all involved.

LMEA will be organizing and leading two more efforts this school year. The next one will be led by our six elementary schools and will coincide with Valentine's Day, and the third one will be conducted by our two middle schools around Memorial Day. LMEA intends to lead triannual collections on behalf of Philadelphia Treats for Troops next school year too.

This program was a HUGE success and we have heard back from one of our recipients. To hear how your donations and time help cheer him up please read his email below.

Dear Freddie and Grass roots Organization,

My name is Msg Kenneth Schaeffer serving overseas with the 728th CSSB. I would like to take this time to thank you and your organization for the special package you sent to me.I shared this package among all the soldiers that work for me on our special mission.It's organizations like yours that keep the morale of the soldiers high. I would also like to thank the young students and faculty from the Harriton High School and Lower Merion High School for the treats they sent and the kinds words in letters that I appreciate more than words could ever say. I read every letter and would like to thank every student for taking time out to do this for soldiers like me. I'm proud to serve my country and its people like you and your organization that keep me in good spirits.I would also like for you to say thank you to General Gronski for me.I know the General knows how each and every soldiers enjoys the special thought that is put in to these packages you send to us. May God Bless you and your organization for being so kind to all the soldiers serving this great nation.

Sincerely Greatful
Msg Kenneth Schaeffer