Treats for Troops is a campaign that has been in operation on Cerritos College campus since 2008.

The purpose of the campaign is to give back to troops who are fighting over seas.

“What’s entitled is basically to get nonperishable food items,” said Felipe Grimaldo, ASCC vice president and student trustee, “used CDs, new CDs, DVDs, basically different toiletries to send out to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan that are serving our country.”

The campaign has two camouflaged bins with yellow lettering entitled “Veterans Club Treats for Troops Campaign.” The bins are located in the ASCC building and Admissions building and donations are collected once a month.

The Campaign has previously collected two rooms full of donations that are being stored.

To better distribute the donations, Treats for Troops is currently in transition with collaborating with organization Project Gratitude.

Project Gratitude divides the items on an assembly lines and sorts them out, then send them out to different troops and units more effectively.

Grimaldo encourages not only students, but everyone to get involved.

“Were asking the community, not just only the students, but anyone in the community,” stated Grimaldo.

Dale Karr undecided major thinks that this is a great way to show our troops support.

“I think it’s a good idea to show our support to them, they need some comfort from home, and have to know that we still care,” Karr said.

The Treats for Troops Campaign is a year round and is always accepting donations on campus.

For more information contact Felipe Grimaldo at (310) 706-1033 or felipegrimaldojr@yahoo.com.