349th kicks off food drive

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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 to give those in need a reason to smile this holiday season.

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 to the people living in their transitional housing.

Last years' holiday food drive brought in a record number of more than 5,400 pounds of food from Team Travis 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 locations: buildings 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 Dec. 19. 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.