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Apple spice and pumpkin scents.
The sight of burnt red and orange leaves littering my entire neighborhood.
The smell of a hearty home cooked meal cooking in the oven.
These are just a few of the things that remind me of fall. And home. They remind me of growing. When I smell the smells, see the sights, and taste the taste memories come flooding back with great ease.
Some remind me of the things I thought during that time.
Others remind me of the things I did.
All of them remind of the things that I felt. A sense of comfort and peace. A sense of belonging, and the feeling of home… things that can’t be replaced.
Whether I’m near home, or far way, I can count on these things to help me feel like I haven’t missed a beat.
I wonder, however, how it must feel to not only be away from home… but away from all the comforts and reminders of how “home” feels. I especially imagine what it must feel like to be a solider, stationed abroad.
How great would it be to be able to provide them some of the comforts from home?
Marie Callender’s Comforts From Home Project is providing a small piece of “home” to the brave men and women of the U.S. Army and you can help!
Here’s how it works:
-Purchase specially marked package of Marie Callender’s dinners and or desserts. These packages will have an eight-digit code.
-Visit www.comfortsfromhome.com and enter the eight-digit code.
That’s all!
For each and every code that you enter, Marie Callender’s will donate $0.50 to the USO2GO program. This brings kits filled with a few of the comforts from home, to soliders. These include items such as games, athletic equipment, books and furnishings and more. They help transform a remote base to a place where soldiers can relax in bean bags, organize pick-up games, or contact loved ones via email!
The not-so-fine print:
For every entry by 1/31/2015 of an 8-digit code found on participating products, Marie Callender’s will donate $.50 to the USO2GO program. Guaranteed minimum donation: $100,000. Maximum donation: $250,000. Limit 5 code entries per person/computer each day. Valid in U.S. Only. Marie Callender’s Facebook
Christie says
So great to see more brands giving back to our heroes. Way to go Marie Callender’s!
Jessica says
I love Marie Callender products. Love them even more after reading about this program!~
Kendra says
I’m happy their sharing the wealth with our soldiers. This time of year is hard for people to be away from their families. I hope this comforts them a little.
Jeanine says
The scent of apples and cinnamon really bring back that feeling of home, warmth and comfort for me!
Debbie Denny says
Cool program.Love Marie Callendars.
Jaime says
This is such a great project. There are certain foods I find comforting (mac and cheese being the biggest one.) I know the same holds true for my brother who is in the Army and has been deployed twice.
Masshole Mommy says
As the wife of a retired Air Force vet, I am totally on board with this. What an awesome program.