HALLOWEEN CANDY BUYBACK PROGRAM

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 CenterMAF Ware House
How much Candy:Less than a Pallet More than a pallet
Type of Deliveries:Normal Mail / Non FreightFreight Shipping (pallets)
Delivery Truck:No Dock – Lift Gate required for PalletsDock Available for Pallets
Business Hours:M – F 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PTAppointment 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]
Questions? Give us a call 916 441 6197

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. 

Move America Forward Logo

Halloween Buyback Logo 

Example Flyer 1

Example Flyer 2

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

Big thank you to all of our previous participants and to anyone joining us this year! Thousands of brave soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen will benefit from receiving a care package from home with a little Halloween spirit inside. Move America Forward sends these boxes with love to our troops wherever our troops are in need. The Halloween candy from participants of the Halloween Candy Buyback Program make a huge impact!