Gifts from the Homefront

"Gifts From the Homefront," are gift certificates purchased by friends, families or groups which allows service members to purchase items at PX and BX facilities around the world. Certificates can be purchased from The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and addressed to a specific service member. Or certificates can be purchased and addressed to “any service member” and sent to the Red Cross for distribution. To purchase a gift certificate, log on to www.aafes.com or call 877-770-4438.

"Gifts from the Homefront" is a safe alternative to traditional care packages that place unnecessary strain on the military mail system or jeopardize security.

The American Red Cross distributes the gift certificates through its Armed Forces Emergency Services staff members who are deployed.