Halloween just passed and Thanksgiving hasn’t even come yet, but military spouses all over are already declaring it the “most beautiful time of the year”. If you hop on Facebook you’ll see a battle of the trees with themes from “A Nightmare On Christmas” to Patriotic themes.
If you’re a military family who also is ready to jump into the Christmas spirit, but is in need of a tree, you’ll be excited to know that Trees for Troops has released their 2019 delivery dates to bases nationwide.
For 14 years Trees for Troops has assisted in bringing the Christmas feeling to military families by donating over 225,000 trees.
Through the support of donations from people like you, and some companies TFT brings trees grown on American farms to families on military installations nationwide and OCONUS via Fedex.
How To Donate
Even if you’re a military family not in need of a Christmas tree, you can still help ensure other military families receive one by donating year round.
Trees for Troops offers several ways to make contributions. This includes a monetary donation, buying a tree online for a family, shopping via Amazon Smile of which part of the proceeds goes to TFT, and lastly donating an older vehicle to TFT.
How Do I Get A Tree?
Trees for Troops will visit over 50+ military installations from December 4th-December 13th.
You can see what bases they will be at, and the delivery dates HERE,
You will need to contact your installations MWR (Morale Welfare & Recreation) center to find out how to pickup a tree.
Taking Care Of A Real Tree
Never had a real tree before? Once you pickup your tree be sure to visit Trees for Troops Care Tips For Fresh Cut Trees.
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Krystel is the mom of two and an Army Wife. In addition to Army Wife 101 she is the Co-Founder of SoFluential.com a digital media agency that connects brands with the military market.
She has appeared on MSNBC ,FOX LA and formerly was a weekly contributor to HLN's "Raising America". She has written for various outlets including Sheknows and Lifetime and is a big fan of cupcakes and french fries.