💙 In-Kind Donations: Helping the USO Serve Those Who Serve
In-kind donations of products and services are vital to the USO’s mission. Individuals, community groups, and companies generously provide resources that directly sustain our centers and programs across Florida—keeping service members and their families connected to home, family, and country.
Your contribution helps ensure every military member who visits a USO Center is met with comfort, care, and appreciation. From snacks and drinks to essential supplies, every item donated has a lasting impact.
📦 Host a Donation Drive
For many service members, USO Centers are the last stop before deployment, training, or returning home. The complimentary snacks, meals, and comfort items available in our centers help make that journey a little easier.
Encourage your workplace, school, or community group to host a donation drive supporting your local USO Center. Below are examples of items most needed throughout the year.
🥨 Food & Beverage Donations
(All items must be individually packaged.)
Shelf-Stable Snacks
Assorted chips, nuts, and crackers
Granola bars and protein bars
Individually wrapped snack cakes and muffins
Slim Jim / beef jerky
Pop-Tarts and breakfast pastries
Fruit cups and applesauce
Assorted candies and gum
Mac & cheese cups and Chef Boyardee
Peanut butter crackers, Chex Mix, pretzels
Variety packs of cookies, danishes, and muffins
Drinks
Bottled water
Variety of canned sodas
Juice boxes and fruit juice (including V8 or orange juice)
❄️ Frozen & Refrigerated Items
(Accepted at select centers — please coordinate drop-off in advance.)
Hot dogs, hamburgers, and buns
Chicken nuggets or wings
Frozen meals (Lunchables, burritos, sandwiches, pizzas, etc.)
Cheese sticks, sliced or shredded cheese
Milk, creamers, butter, yogurt
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Sausage, bacon, and eggs
Frozen waffles
🧺 Center & Office Supplies
Ziploc bags (all sizes)
Paper towels, napkins, and trash bags (13–39 gallon)
Plastic utensils (forks, knives, spoons)
Clorox or sanitizing wipes
Dish soap and cleaning supplies
Copy paper, pens, and batteries (AA & AAA)
Holiday decorations and general office supplies
💳 Gift Cards & Special Needs
While we are unable to accept gift cards at this time, we occasionally have needs for higher-priced operational items outside our budget (such as refrigeration, small appliances, or equipment). If you’re interested in supporting these needs, please contact us directly for current opportunities.
⚠️ Donation Guidelines
All food items must be factory sealed and individually packaged.
We cannot accept homemade food or baked goods due to safety protocols.
For frozen or refrigerated donations, please arrange a scheduled drop-off time.
The USO is a nonprofit organization; donations may be tax-deductible (check with your tax advisor).
❤️ Every Donation Makes a Difference
Whether you’re an individual supporter, business, or community organization, your in-kind gifts help us keep service members smiling, fed, and supported.
Thank you for standing beside those who serve!
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