Our bake stand will be closing for the year after November 1st. We have had the incredible support of 8 talented bakers who have generously dedicated their time and skills to help us throughout the season, and we are truly grateful indeed for their contributions! The bake stand is located at 1731 South 7th AVENUE in Saint Charles, and we are open from 10 AM to 3 PM. When you visit, be sure to look for our colorful flags, cheerful balloons, and the bright OPEN SIGN that will guide you to our delicious offerings.

Raising funds to help provide a bit of joy and support to our veterans is such an honor for us.

We believe that it is essential to give back to those who have served our country, and through our bake stand, we aim to make a positive impact in their lives.

Every cookie, pie, and pastry sold contributes to this noble cause, and we are excited to see how our efforts can brighten the holiday season for those who have sacrificed so much for us.

In our ongoing commitment to this mission, we are already in the process of placing drop-off bins throughout the community.

These bins will serve as collection points for donations that will help us in our efforts to spread holiday cheer among veterans.

Here is the list of drop-off locations where you can find our collection bins so far:

OPERATION GIFT A VET!!!

Where Drop Boxes Are Located:

1. Gun Barrel Coffee, Stevens Street, Geneva

2. St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, 1601 E Main St, Suite D

3. St. Charles Township, 1725 Dean St

4. St. Charles City Hall, 2 E. Main Street

5. St. Charles Library, 1 S 6th Ave

6. St. Charles Veterans Center, 311 N 2nd St, Suite #109

7. Praise Ministries Church, 1150 North 5th Ave

8. Holy Cross School, 2300 Main Street, Batavia

As we prepare for the holiday season, we are in need of Christmas candy and candy canes to include in our care packages.

Your donations of these festive treats will help us create a joyful experience for the veterans we are supporting.

Currently, we are sorting through donations and filling stockings, and we are excited to report that we have almost 100 stockings ready to go!

Each stocking will be filled with goodies and heartfelt notes to bring smiles to the faces of our veterans during this special time of year.

Please don't forget that we also accept tax-deductible offerings, which can significantly aid our efforts and expand our reach. Your generosity can truly make a difference!

And if you know of a HOMEBOUND Veteran we can drop off a Stocking to please let us know!

If you know of anyone who would like to host a drop box for our collection efforts, please do not hesitate to contact us at 630-301-1741 or 630-674-5255. We welcome all support and are eager to collaborate with community members who share our mission of honoring and uplifting our veterans.

Thank you

Theresa and Robert

BeAHeroToAHero7@gmail.com