349th Wing food drive - "We can't do it without you!"

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  • By Senior Airman Amelia Leonard
  • 349th Public Affairs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  It's that time of year again--- the leaves have begun to fall from the trees, the rain is trickling in, and it seems like no matter where you look stores are gearing up for the holidays.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and as we begin to reflect on the importance of family, friends, and our general well-being, we need to remember that some people, however, find it more difficult in this economy to be thankful. For this very reason, the 349th Air Mobility Wing Chaplains office has teamed up with a worthy organization in Fairfield, Calif., to give those in need a reason to smile this holiday season by donating non-perishable food to the people living in their transitional housing.

The Chaplains office is asking Team Travis Airmen to help those less fortunate during this holiday season by donating canned goods and any other food that can be utilized easily.

Last years' holiday food drive brought in a record amount of more than 5,400 pounds of food from Travis Airmen, and the Chaplains office is hoping to out-do themselves yet again. But, they can't do it without help from you!

"As long as each person donates two cans this year, we will beat last years' donations," said Tech. Sgt. Stacey Jackson, Chaplains assistant, 349th AMW.

"It is a simple way to show love for one another both within the Air Force and our community," said Chaplain, (Lt. Col.) Gregory Stringer, 349th AMW. "It ties into our core values of service before self. This is a way we serve our country one individual and family at a time. Our core value of integrity is also reflected in caring for others. We love our country, and that's why we wear our uniform."

Donation bins are located at nine different squadron buildings here on Travis: 894; 185; 921; 31; 206; 239; 239; 221; and P-21. The donation bins will stay at these locations until the holiday food drive ends on December 19th. However, you can drop additional donations at the Chaplains' office after this time. The 349th AMW Chaplains office is located in building 237, bay F.

For more information on the holiday food drive, you can contact Sergeant Jackson at 707-424-0308.