More than 150 Jeep® employees and Stellantis’ volunteer organization, Motor Citizens, teamed up with the United Service Organizations (USO) at Stellantis North America Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Together, they assembled over 10,000 holiday care packages for U.S. military service members deployed overseas. This effort, held in collaboration with the USO, is part of Jeep’s long-standing commitment to supporting U.S. military personnel and their families, a relationship that began in 2008.
“The Jeep brand has a long-standing relationship with the USO, and the outpouring of support by our volunteers is one more way we all come together to stand behind our troops,” said Bob Broderdorf, Senior Vice President of Jeep® North America. “From donating Jeep vehicles to USO locations to supporting USO gaming efforts, to participating in care package events like this one, we want to continue to do everything we can to help the USO strengthen the well-being of service members and their families.”
Each care package is designed to provide troops with a connection to home and includes items to meet their needs while stationed far from family during the holiday season. This year’s care packages include essential toiletries, snacks, games, holiday socks, and a Jeep® reversible beanie, which was specifically requested by troops.
“We are grateful to Jeep for being such an incredible partner for the past 15 years,” said Larissa Rydin, USO Vice President of Corporate Alliances. “These care packages make such a difference for our service members when they are stationed far from home, away from their family and friends during the holiday season.”
What’s Inside the Care Packages?
Each package includes:
- Jeep® beanie
- Hoist Hydration powder
- Instant coffee
- Jack Links jerky
- Mini M&Ms®
- Holiday candy
- Lip balm
- Playing cards
- Holiday socks
- USB-powered holiday lights
The USO Care Package Program is a key initiative designed to bring reminders of home to service members stationed abroad. Jeep’s involvement highlights its ongoing commitment to supporting the well-being of U.S. troops. Jeep continues to show its support for military members, from donating vehicles to USO centers to participating in events like this.
Since 1941, the USO has been pivotal in supporting America’s military personnel. With over 250 locations around the globe, the USO provides a range of services, from care packages and global entertainment to programs that benefit military families.
Jeep employees and the USO ensure that troops stationed overseas feel a little closer to home this holiday season.
