Q. My classroom/church is doing a community service project after the postmark deadline. Can we still send our cards to you?
A. Unfortunately we cannot accept any cards that are postmarked after Dec. 10, 2008. Cards received after this date may be returned to sender. This deadline ensures that we can provide the cards to military members and their families before the end of the holiday season.
Q. Can I send a letter to a soldier through your PO Box?
A. This program is for holiday cards only.
Q. I got an email that I should send my cards for wounded soldiers to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC. Is this true?
A. Walter Reed is not accepting holiday cards for soldiers. Any cards sent there will be returned to sender. If you received such an email, please consider sending your cards to the Holiday Mail for Heroes mailbox instead. For more information, visit http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/soldiercards.asp.
Q. If I’m sending more than one card, do I need to put a stamp on every one?
A. If you are sending several cards, please mail them in one large envelope. Each card does not need its own envelope or postage. Pitney Bowes and the Red Cross are taking care of sorting and delivery, so the only postage needed is what gets it to our PO Box.
Q. If I am sending a large quantity of cards, can I ship them in a box?
A. Yes, we can accept boxes for large quantities of cards.
Q. Can I drop my cards off at my local Red Cross chapter?
A. Local chapters are not accepting cards—in order for them to be sorted and delivered they must be sent to the PO Box.
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