Monday was a busy day at VFW Post No. 3596 in Plains. Volunteers gathered to honor each of our Sanders County active-duty veterans, both stateside and overseas, with a carefully prepared care package.

Each soldier will receive a gift box filled with treats, hygiene products and clothing items that will be sent out in time for Christmas.

This annual event has been helping our troops since 1939 with the continuing help of local volunteers, local businesses, and the many cash donations of the community.

Monday’s volunteers were Deborah Davis, Cindy Gray, Barb Kincaid, Karon Royse, Becky Pouley and Bibi Smith. These ladies spend the day carefully packing each box in preparation for its long journey to an awaiting soldier.

Davis said in preparation for this day donation boxes were placed in businesses throughout Plains. She also said that the biggest donors are private individuals and wanted to thank all that contributed. Each of the packing volunteers collectively said it was an honor to serve military personnel and the country.