Saturday, July 4, 2009

Coffee for the Troops

My little coffee corner continues to grow and grow. Word is getting out and Soldiers are building in a stop by the Chaplain section to grab a cup of (g.i.) joe. This provides an opportunity for small talk about how things are going. Often the Soldier will share some of the stresses their dealing with back home or with the mission. Sometimes we'll pray or schedule a time for them to stop back by to talk. They'll pick up some religious literature and head on their way.
When I first started, a box of K-cups (coffee), regular and flavored, would last a week. I recently put out a box of Southern Pecan and it didn't last two days! The demand is quickly surpassing the supply.
SO.... if you'd like to support the ministry here, consider sending a box of K-Cups. You can purchase K-cups at some traditional stores and various websites, but not all of them can ship to an APO address (must use USPS instead of UPS/FedEx). Keurig (www.keurig.com) donated the coffee maker and the initial 200 K-cups. I've ordered from them since then so I know they can ship to Kuwait. If you'd like to send a box, please mail to the following:

CH (CPT) Paul Tolbert
595th Trans Term Grp
Chaplain Section
APO, AE 09366

Any kind is fine. Most go with the regular blends and/or Southern Pecan. Thanks for the consideration!

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