McNerney urges community to send cards to troops

Rep. Jerry McNerney, DStockton, has announced the start of his annual Holiday Cards for Our Troops program. Each year, his district offices collect thousands of cards from the community, with personal messages of gratitude and hope for our men and women in uniform.

McNerney is inviting constituents to submit cards to his district offices that will be delivered to troops at home and overseas during the upcoming holiday season.

“Our service men and women make tremendous sacrifices for our country throughout the year, and oftentimes the holiday season can be difficult for those stationed away from home,” McNerney said. “This holiday card program provides an opportunity for the community to express their gratitude and thank our troops for their service and all they do to keep us safe.”

The holiday cards will be sent to troops stationed overseas in packages organized by the Contra Costa Blue Star Moms, East Bay Blue Star Moms, Mid-Cal Blue Star Moms, A Million Thanks and Operation Creekside.

To participate in the program, please make or purchase a card for Christmas, Hanukkah or another holiday and write a message of thanks to a service member.

Cards must be delivered to McNerney’s Stockton or Antioch office by Friday, and should remain unaddressed and inside unsealed envelopes.