Treat the Troops is a non-profit corporation dedicated to letting deployed American military personnel know that people at home remember them. Since 1990, Treat the Troops has sent more than 5.3 million cookies to U.S. soldiers stationed abroad since 1990.

"I think it's amazing that Wintergreen does this," said Linda Jones of Treat the Troops Southern Style (Georgia chapter). "They not only donate the space for the kids to pack, but they are so helpful and welcoming. Besides the space, they take all of the boxes to the post office and pay for the postage to send them to the troops. That's a big help."

The Piney Grove students were participating in the school's "Grizzly Great Day of Giving," or "G3," an annual event in which students focus on coming together to participate in community service to improve the lives of the people around them. With Southern Style Treat the Troops coordinating efforts, Wintergreen's warehouse buzzed with activity as the care packages were assembled.

Wintergreen Corp. began working with Treat the Troops in 2013. The company plans to continue its support and encourages other local businesses to get involved. Volunteers are always needed to help with baking, packing, as well as monetary donations.

Treat The Troops (http://www.treatthetroops.org) is a non-profit organization dedicated to letting deployed American military personnel know that people at home are remembering them. Treat the Troops sends home baked cookies and other comfort items, along with a note of thanks, to the troops via the U.S. Postal Service.

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