BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas – A Brazoria County nonprofit dedicated to supporting deployed U.S. service members says rising shipping costs are putting pressure on its long-running mission.
Military Moms and Wives of Brazoria County says postage has climbed to about $24.80 per care package, making it harder to keep pace with demand for shipments overseas.
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Despite the challenge, the organization is marking 23 years of service while continuing its latest campaign, Operation Epic Fury.
Volunteers say more than 800 care packages are currently prepared, with nearly 500 expected to be shipped in the coming week. In recent years, the group says it has reached thousands of troops, including about 3,000 service members last year alone.
Organizers say requests from deployed troops continue to come in, but limited funding could impact future shipments, including those typically sent during the holidays.
Supporters can help sustain the effort by donating through Venmo or PayPal, contributing items through the group’s Amazon wish list, or mailing donations to P.O. Box 2345 in Angleton, Texas, 77516.
Organizers say even a single $24.80 donation can cover the cost to ship one care package to a deployed service member.