Donate a Coke to our Troops - FOR FREE!!!!

[DDave]

Hey,

Kroger will donate a Coke for every click they get from us!!! So give it a click... then click it again...

https://www.honoringourheroes.com/share-a-coke

Now, give it another click...

Maybe another...

One more time!!!!

They didn't mention how many times one could click. .. so am hoping to donate a case by day's end...

Oh, and if @lwien already posted this and I missed it....my bad... Otherwise, why not give it one last click?

 

[Mr. Gweilo 420]

Isn't giving someone coke the same as mailing them a steaming dog turd?

 

[DDave]

Depends which FC thread you read. Just read one on that very topic recently...

EDIT: just send half a dozen steamers more!

 

[Midnight Toker]

Nice...I clicked a few times and shared a few more. Will try and remember to do it daily. They are a long way away from the goal of 100,000 cans.

 

[Kief]

Caffeine may be something that troops can put to good use, but I wouldn't want to promote a poisonous drug like Sugar or HFCS to anyone for any reason. The effects of sugar on the brain are a lot like the effects of Heroin... it's poison! just say no! Lets send our troops something that they actually need instead.

 

[MeesterWood]

I must agree. This is of questionable goodness.

 

[FlyingLow]

+1,000,000

You know what these soldiers really want?

Fucking baby wipes and wet napkins (no showers in the desert)...

ask a soldier at the airport what they want most and you will often be surprised- For most soldiers, cola does not make the short list.

 

[DDave]

So instead of clicking the link, how about posting things you've sent?

 

[FlyingLow]

I typically go with toiletries like wipes, no-rinse shampoo, toothbrushes, floss, etc.
It is tough damn work staying hygienic during deployment.

 

[DDave]

I typically go with toiletries like wipes, no-rinse shampoo, toothbrushes, floss, etc.
It is tough damn work staying hygienic during deployment.

How do you go about donating these items? Value is in the details so others could contribute to a system known to work... that actually gets the items or donations to the troops...

(Would be awesome if anyone knew of a sponsor offering a match-a-donation program?)

 

[FlyingLow]

Personally, I prefer to know exactly where my donations go. In the past I exchange info with soldiers when I am traveling (at the international airport). They are happy to inform where their next mail drops are and where to ship.


If you rarely come across military personnel, there are a number of sites that do great work- and you will quickly notice a theme. Sanitation and hygiene items are very much in need (and don't forget the lady items too).


SoldiersAngels.org- (click on "Other" or "Non-monetary gifts"), they have numerous ways to give girl scout cookies and Male/Female hygiene packages.

I have not used this one, but heard Operation Gratitude has been doing good work.
https://opgrat.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/operation-gratitude-donation-shipping-info/

USO also has some options for donating non-monetary items.

 

[DDave]

Personally, I prefer to know exactly where my donations go. In the past I exchange info with soldiers when I am traveling (at the international airport). They are happy to inform where their next mail drops are and where to ship.


If you rarely come across military personnel, there are a number of sites that do great work- and you will quickly notice a theme. Sanitation and hygiene items are very much in need (and don't forget the lady items too).


SoldiersAngels.org- (click on "Other" or "Non-monetary gifts"), they have numerous ways to give girl scout cookies and Male/Female hygiene packages.

I have not used this one, but heard Operation Gratitude has been doing good work.
https://opgrat.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/operation-gratitude-donation-shipping-info/

USO also has some options for donating non-monetary items.

Hey, I like the letter-writing idea as well, for those who maybe cannot afford to send goods...
https://www.operationgratitude.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/LetterWritingFlyer2015a.pdf

 

[FlyingLow]

There is so much good to be done, a simple letter of gratitude goes a long way when you are laying everything on the line.

 

[DDave]

EDIT: just send half a dozen steamers more!

Bottle's half way full today....

Wonder how that happened?

Those opposed .... at least it shows people care....

Take it as a sign of support, not an attempt to poison...

 

[StheDubya]

I just got our guys a 6 pack.

 

[DDave]

I just got our guys a 6 pack.

Rock on!

By tomorrow, I am certain the bottle Guage on that website will be full.

 

[MeesterWood]

Rather than ranting, Im going to simply say that I dont support the troops.

 

[Joel W.]

I don't support the wars, but I do support the troops as they are just doing what they are told to do and don't get much choice once enlisted.

Edit.

http://www.veteransunited.com/life/what-deployed-troops-really-want-in-their-care-packages/

Good links in the comments section at the bottom to help support.

 

[RUDE BOY]

Rather than ranting, Im going to simply say that I dont support the troops.

Gee-whiz can't tell you just how much I now wish there was a thumbs down or easy way to show you Hate a post here on FC.

 

[bounce5]

Gee-whiz can't tell you just how much I now wish there was a thumbs down or easy way to show you Hate a post here on FC.

I support human beings. I support positive acts that are universally good for all human beings. I don't support war and I don't support "troops"... and I don't support coke.

 

[RUDE BOY]

I'm sitting now sippin' on a cherry coke looking at a family members Purple Heart and Flag.

The "Troops" are all Human Beings doing a difficult job the best they can often at expense of common comforts we take for granted so we can all still have these "common comforts".

Granted as stated in posts above there are items they can use a lot more then a can of coke but a real coke from home can still be a nice little reminder of why your giving up so much when your serving your country somewhere far far from home.

Giving the troops no respect or support only shows ones negative hateful disposition as far as I can see.

 

[DDave]

I'm sitting now sippin' on a cherry coke looking at a family members Purple Heart and Flag.

The "Troops" are all Human Beings doing a difficult job the best they can often at expense of common comforts we take for granted so we can all still have these "common comforts".

Granted as stated in posts above there are items they can use a lot more then a can of coke but a real coke from home can still be a nice little reminder of why your giving up so much when your serving your country somewhere far far from home.

Giving the troops no respect or support only shows ones negative hateful disposition as far as I can see.

To your family member who earned the Purple Heart...

I really like the idea of sending letters as well. Good info above on that!

Regarding the click for a coke website, the graph is almost full.... my work is almost done...

 

[herbivore21]

I'm sitting now sippin' on a cherry coke looking at a family members Purple Heart and Flag.

The "Troops" are all Human Beings doing a difficult job the best they can often at expense of common comforts we take for granted so we can all still have these "common comforts".

Granted as stated in posts above there are items they can use a lot more then a can of coke but a real coke from home can still be a nice little reminder of why your giving up so much when your serving your country somewhere far far from home.

Giving the troops no respect or support only shows ones negative hateful disposition as far as I can see.

Hmmmm, man I have to say respectfully that while I'll treat a member of national armed forces with the same dignity I'd give any other person (and in fact have spent much of my time here helping many returned armed forces members medicate the consequences of their service, like PTSD - because I will never turn away a person who I could help; especially with such awful symptoms!), I flatly do not support any recent military expeditions involving violence at all (by either of our countries). As such, I do not support troops in any case where violence is involved in their duties (which is obviously many of them).

You may disagree, but I don't think you would consider me hateful or negative. I am positive that violence is not the way that I, or anybody that I will support conducts themselves.

I am sure many soldiers mean well and I clearly do not wish these people any ill. I just would rather not glorify what they do. If you choose to differ, that is fair enough and I would not begrudge you your conscience. Still, I think it is helpful to get past the binary of either expressing unqualified support for armed forces, or being considered hateful/negative.

 

[Silver420Surfer]

I remember all the patriots buying and displaying those yellow "support the troops" bumper stickers during Bush Jrs presidency. This is just as tacky, imo. A bumper sticker or "click" does not make you a patriot or supporter of troops, feel free to ask any military member you see in public how they feel about stuff like this.

I have a few friends who served(3 fellow mmj activists were all former servicemen)and NOT one of them would say that this shows any support or makes their day. It's annoying and patronizing to most I speak with.

The majority of service men and women I know(family or friend) are not so "proud" of what goes on as the people who aren't currently serving. Contrary to what many Americans choose to think, a large portion of our military did not sign up to protect you or I. They did it for the benefits, because they have zero career options in the towns they grew up in and the military provides college $, health benefits, pension(if enough time served), a way to see places they otherwise probably never would be able to, job training(debatable depending on the service person you talk to but still offers some good skills to use in careers later). That doesn't take away from their serving, but may explain why many, upon returning home, don't want to hear how they are heroes and such, from the general public. You see a service person at the local VFW, great, buy him/her a shot and beer and say your thanks. But unless you know them personally I'd leave em the hell alone in airports or other places, where they are not expressly being celebrated(example a town parade).Help the spouses while the other is away serving, offer a discount for showing a military id, knock off a percent of a home/apt rental, donate to your local VETS organization, etc.

 

[herbivore21]

I remember all the patriots buying and displaying those yellow "support the troops" bumper stickers during Bush Jrs presidency. This is just as tacky, imo. A bumper sticker or "click" does not make you a patriot or supporter of troops, feel free to ask any military member you see in public how they feel about stuff like this.

I have a few friends who served(3 fellow mmj activists were all former servicemen)and NOT one of them would say that this shows any support or makes their day. It's annoying and patronizing to most I speak with.

The majority of service men and women I know(family or friend) are not so "proud" of what goes on as the people who aren't currently serving. Contrary to what many Americans choose to think, a large portion of our military did not sign up to protect you or I. They did it for the benefits, because they have zero career options in the towns they grew up in and the military provides college $, health benefits, pension(if enough time served), a way to see places they otherwise probably never would be able to, job training(debatable depending on the service person you talk to but still offers some good skills to use in careers later). That doesn't take away from their serving, but may explain why many, upon returning home, don't want to hear how they are heroes and such, from the general public. You see a service person at the local VFW, great, buy him/her a shot and beer and say your thanks. But unless you know them personally I'd leave em the hell alone in airports or other places, where they are not expressly being celebrated(example a town parade).Help the spouses while the other is away serving, offer a discount for showing a military id, knock off a percent of a home/apt rental, donate to your local VETS organization, etc.

Silver420surfer mentions some important things to remember here.

I too have not only friends, but family members who are former servicemen who regret what they did and/or what took place more broadly during their service (those that I know range from ww2 vets to Iraq vets), and feel uncomfortable and even upset at the way a lot of civilians essentially glorify war.

Some of these people joined the military because they wanted to serve their country or similar reasons, some joined because there wasn't any other work going, one was drafted.

It is important to recognize that servicemen and women are not all the same, do not all have the same views and may not all be comfortable with the way that people behave around/towards them because of their service, even if those people's intentions are well-meaning.

By the way, to all the servicemen and women (both former and current) who I have interacted with here (and any I haven't yet met), please do not take my positions as anything against you guys personally.

I have just as much time for you as any of my fellow FCer's as you may already know, and especially for those with PTSD and other psychological problems from their service (or for any reason), please do not hesitate to ask for advice/help/someone to chat to if you need help from a qualified psychology academic with absolutely no judgment (I should highlight that I am a researcher, not a clinician - but I am still happy to help with whatever I can).

You guys all have my respect as human beings who each have essential value (and as fellow herb aficionados of course!), regardless of what you do for a living.

If there is absolutely anything I can do to help anybody here who suffers from mental illness, I'll do my damnedest to make time for it!