For military families who relocate overseas, the financial transition can be difficult. Enlisted soldiers and their families may find stretching their dollars a real challenge, even more so then those who are based in this country.

One way that we can help is by saving expired or unused coupons and sending them to select co-op operations around the country. There are several military family support centers overseas who offer coupon exchanges. The military commissaries overseas accept manufacturer's cents-off coupons for up to six months past their printed expiration dates. What a treasure it is to know that our expired coupons can mean a real difference to the families who have dedicated and sacrificed a part of their lives for the sake of our country.

What Do We Have to Do?

You can only imagine the huge tasks that these organizations have as they go about sorting and bundling the coupons that are sent in. Since it is everyone's goal to be of help and not a hindrance, there are guidelines that are suggested for groups or individuals that are participating in this program. It looks pretty much like what we do anyway, but on a bigger scale.

- Tips -

Cut and trim the sides of the coupons. This is not only helpful to the receiving centers, but you do not want to pay postage on dead weight.
Separate the coupons into two major categories - Food (for humans) and Non-Food (pet food would be non-food). Place them in large sealed freezer bags and label.
Attach a dollar total of the coupons onto the bag.
Prior to sending your coupons, you may want to touch base with whom you are sending them to, to make certain that they do not have any other preferences for you to follow.
Adpot Your Own Military Base

You may elect to start your own co-op. Often individuals who are interested in doing this will "adopt" a military base for their co-ops contributions. The process just takes good organizational skills and a team willing to help

Addresses of Military Bases
You can send your expired coupons to any of the bases listed below.

 

***This is just a partial list, if you would like more address just let us know & we will post some more for ya***

Location: Alconbury, U.K.
Service Affiliation: U.S. Air Force
Address:
RAF Alconbury
423 ABS/DPF
APO AE 09470

Location: Ansbach, Germany
Service Affiliation: U.S. Army
Address:
CAFAP
ACS - 235th BSB
Unit 28614
APO AE 09177

Location: Atsugi, Japan
Service Affiliation: U.S. Navy
Address:
U.S. Naval Air Facility
Navy FSC
PSC 477 Box 32
FPO AP 96306

Location: Bad Aibling, Germany
Service Affiliation: U.S. Army
Address:
CAFAP - ACS
CMR 407
APO AE 09098

Location: Bamburg, Germany
Service Affiliation: U.S. Army
Address:
ACS - 279th BSB
Unit 27535
APO AE 09139

Location: Brussels, Belgium **
Service Affiliation: U.S.
Army
Address:
CAFAP - ACS
Unit 21420, Box 6675
APO AE 09705

Location: Darmstadt, Germany
Service Affiliation: U.S. Army
Address:
CAFAP
ACS - 233rd BSB
CMR 441
APO AE 09175

Location: Gaeta, Italy
Service Affiliation: U.S.NAvy
Address:
Volunteer Coordinator
Navy FSC
PSC 811
FPO AE 09609

Location: Incirlik, Turkey
Service Affiliation: U.S. Air Force
Address:
39 MSS/MSF
ATTN: Family Services
Unit 8790, Box 175
APO AE 09824

Location: Iwakuni, Japan
Service Affiliation: U.S. Marine Corps
Address:
USMC Community Services
ATTN: 5PSVC
PSC 561, Box 1867
FPO AP 96310-1867

Location: Kitzigen, Germany
Service Affiliation: U.S. Army
Address:
417th BSB ACS
ATTN: Coupon Exchange
CMR 449
APO AE 09031

Location: Lakenheath, U.K.
Service Affiliation: U.S. Air Force
Address:
48 MSS/DPF
ATTN: Coupon Connection Program
Unit 5200, Box 105
APO AE 09464-0105

Location: Naples, Italy
Service Affiliation: U.S. Navy
Address:
Director, Navy FSC
PSC 810, Box 53
FPO AE 09619

Location: Okinawa, Japan (USA)
Service Affiliation: U.S. Army
Address:
Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator
ACS - 10th ASG
Unit 35115
APO AP 96376-5115