How To Donate Extra Halloween Candy To Troops

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — Maybe you bought too much Halloween candy this year. Perhaps you want to stop your kiddo from consuming excessive amounts of sugar this season. Maybe it's even a family lesson in giving. There's a good local cause to give it to.

For the 10th year, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is accepting Halloween candy as part of its annual ‘Treats for Troops." The donations of candy are used to send thanks, encouragement, and sweets to America's troops overseas.

“Treats for Troops is a great way parents can participate in a community service project with their kids while showing our troops we support them back home,” said Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. He encourages parents and children wishing to participate to include notes — like thank you letters, cards for the holidays, etc. — to the troops with the donation.

How it works

Halloween candy must be individually wrapped and no chocolate should be included.

Schools are also encouraged to do candy collection with students, the Sheriff's Office said.

Donations are being accepted until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. They can be dropped off at any of the Sheriff’s Office substations listed below:

• Rochester Hills Substation, 750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, 48307
• Headquarters, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Building 38E, Pontiac, 48341
• Brandon Twp. Substation, 15 South St., Ortonville, 48462
• Commerce Twp. Substation, 2401 Glengary, Commerce Twp., 48390
• Highland Twp. Substation, 165 N. John St., Highland Twp., 48356
• Independence Twp. Substation, 6560 Citation Drive, Independence Twp., 48346
• Orion Twp. Substation, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, 48360
• Oxford Twp. Substation, 310 Dunlap Rd., Oxford, 48371