2022 HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK, GIVE BACK, SWEET SWAP
Our Halloween Candy Buyback Program is a national effort that anyone can join by simply collecting excess Halloween candy and shipping it to the Move America Forward Operation Center. The candy will be put into military care packages that will be sent to to support the brave men and women serving our country overseas!
TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE
You can reach us directly at (916) 441-6197 or email us at [email protected]. If you prefer to not officially register, you also have the option of simply mailing us the candy to the address below.
PARTICIPATE WITH A BUYBACK, GIVEBACK OR SWEETSWAP EVENT:
Buyback: Events where you offer a monetary payment for collected candy ($1 per pound of donated candy)
Giveback: Events where you offer thanks and appreciation to all who donate candy
Sweet Swap: Events where you offer healthy treats, prizes or some other gift in exchange for donated candy!
These three events are the most effective way to help children (and parents) prevent the damaging effects of tooth decay caused by a copious amount of sugar intake while providing a incredibly generous and helpful treat for our servicemembers serving so far from this holiday.
COLLECTION AND SHIPPING TIMES: November 1st – 7th (suggested)
We suggest accepting candy during the week after Halloween (November 1st – 7th), but use whatever dates that work best for you and your location. Longer collection windows will lead to more candy being donated. Some even let people drop off candy all month. Please remember to ship the candy no later than December so that we can ensure every single piece sent to our troops is of the best quality!
SEND THE CANDY: MAF OPERATION CENTER or WAREHOUSE
| Location: | MAF Operation Center | MAF Ware House |
| How much Candy: | Less than a Pallet | More than a pallet |
| Type of Deliveries: | Normal Mail / Non Freight | Freight Shipping (pallets) |
| Delivery Truck: | No Dock – Lift Gate required for Pallets | Dock Available for Pallets |
| Business Hours: | M – F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT | Appointment Only |
| Mailing Address: | “Halloween Candy Buyback” Move America Forward 3105 Fite Circle Suite 108 Sacramento, CA 95827 | Call us to schedule delivery 916 441 6197 [email protected] |
Just box up and ship. No sorting, no weighing or anything else. There are no forms to fill out, just send your candy and items in its original wrapping. When it arrives our volunteers will weigh and account for everything received. Please include your contact info so we know who to thank. We will send updates to everyone who participates!
“Halloween Candy Buy Back”
Move America Forward
3105 Fite Circle Suite 108
Sacramento Ca 95827
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU SEND?
We also accept messages to the troops, care package requests for deployed loved ones (name/address/email required), toothbrushes, toothpaste or any other items you may want us to ship to the troops (please keep all items in original packaging)
SOCIAL MEDIA:
SEND US YOUR PICTURES SO WE CAN SHARE THEM JUST CLICK HERE
Have an awesome flyer you made? Maybe a great picture or video? We love to see. Just click the link to upload it to us or tag us in your posts.
Please follow us on: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM #HalloweenCandyBuyBack or #SweetSwap
THAT’S IT! NICE AND SIMPLE!
FAQ:
HAVE A QUESTION?
If you have any questions, comments, or are interesting in doing more, let us know! You can reach us at (916) 441-6197 or email us at [email protected].
WHAT IS THE HALLOWEEN CANDY BUYBACK/GIVE BACK PROGRAM?
The Halloween Candy Buyback/Giveback Program a national effort that anyone can join by simply collecting excess Halloween candy from kids and donating it to the men and women serving our country overseas. The candy will be placed inside our military care packages!
WHAT IS A “SWEET SWAP” AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
Sweet Swap is an opportunity for patients to bring in their Halloween candy, trade it with their dentist for healthy treats, and earn prizes! instead of monetary gift.
HOW DID MAF GET STARTED WITH HALLOWEEN BUYBACK?
In 2013, Move America Forward received its first Halloween Candy Buyback Program candy donation from Surf Side Dental and the Lakeview PTO at Lakeview Elementary School in El Dorado Hills, CA. Since then, we have started to accept donations nationwide to meet the need for care packages downrange. We receive requests for care packages daily and every single piece of donated candy helps us send more boxes to those who need it most, our brave men and women deployed overseas.
HOW CAN I LET OUR COMMUNITY KNOW THAT WE ARE COLLECTING CANDY?
Make a Flyer – be creative and let people know when and where they can drop off candy. Be sure to share it with as many people as you know. Here is an example: Example Flyer and our logo to add to your own.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND PICTURES/VIDEO OF YOUR EVENT
SEND US YOUR PICTURES SO WE CAN SHARE THEM JUST CLICK HERE
Have an awesome flyer you made? Maybe a great picture or video? We love to see. Just click the link to upload it to us or tag us in your posts.
Please follow us on: FACEBOOK TWITTER INSTAGRAM #HalloweenCandyBuyBack or #SweetSwap
TIPS ON SHIPPING:
The best way is usually through the United States Post Office. But use the method that is most cost effective for your organization. Make sure to tape the box well so nothing comes apart. The USPS seems to be most cost effective but freight companies and other shipping companies might want to sponsor your delivery, they just need to be asked!. Here are a few websites that might help! USPS, FedEx, UPS, DHL
Ask your local service organizations – The VFW/American Legion/Kiwanis/Lions/Rotary etc. – to help with shipping costs! They might jump at the chance to help.
TIPS FOR PARENTS:
Ask your son/daughter who is donating candy to write a letter for a Military Member
Stress what this gift means to someone that is so far from home and how big of an impact sharing makes
Ask family and friends to join you and make it competition
Find out if you know anyone deployed and sign them up to receive a care package