Overseas Coupon Program

by Anna on September 23, 2008

Do you buy the paper every Sunday, diligently cut and store your coupons, plan your shopping trips to get the most value out of your purchases, but never seem to be able to use up all your coupons? What do you do with them once they’ve expired? Do you simply toss them in the garbage? Do you leave them in your coupon notebook? Would you like to be able to do something with them? I have a solution for you! It’s called the “Overseas Coupon Program” and it’s for military families. Let me explain.

What exactly is the “Overseas Coupon Program?

The program serves military families by assisting you to forward “manufacturer’s coupons” to overseas military bases. These bundles of coupons are placed on tables, at the PX and Commissary, or handed out for use by military members and families on base. This helps the family save valuable dollars and stretch their budget.

This is not a tax deductible charity. This is a patriotic charity. You are supporting the service person and their family by sending coupons that you do not use, and all of the extra ones that you can find, to them. The service pay rates are no longer below the poverty level, but they are in no way great when you have a family. They appreciate your assistance.

Are you a candidate to donate?

  • Donation size? There is no minimum. You’ll find that those pesky little pieces of paper add up fast! The average Sunday newspaper contains approximately $125 worth of coupons. Even the smallest donation, when combined with the donations of other individuals, will make a difference in the lives of many military families serving our country overseas.
  • Expired Coupons? 2 Months Max! Yes, expired coupons are accepted. It’s recommended not sending any coupons older than 2 months expired on the date of shipment. They can use them for a couple of months after that but remember that the volunteers at the base must process the coupons once they arrive and get them out to be used. There also needs to be enough time for them to have the families sort through them and find the ones they want for use.
  • Do I need an organization? No. You may sign up as an organization/family or as a individual. If a group of friend is signing up then please create a name for yourselves and sign up as a group.
  • Do I have to adopt a base? Adopting a base is simply the easiest way to support the program. Most individuals and Organizations prefer the stability of having an adopted base. No, you do not have to adopt a base. You may mail the coupons to an “open” base by checking the list each time to see who is open. The adoption process is simply a way to list your choice at the web site.

The following is a list of all American military bases overseas which currently participate in the OCP and their addresses, their service affiliation, availability for adoption, and those donors who have adopted the bases.

Your adoptive organization or individual name
will only be shown if you have
mailed and reported contributions in 2008.

The Adoption process is now self-service. When you select a base for adoption please email the following information to adoptions@ocpnet.org:

  • Your Name (To avoid confusion please check the lists of donors to insure the name you choose is unique)
  • Your Mailing Address
  • Your E-mail Address
  • Your Phone Number
  • Any organization you may represent
  • The name (NOT address) of the base being adopted [ example: Alconbury, U.K. ]

BASE LOCATION,

AFFILIATION, & AVAILABILITY

“ADOPTIVE”
ORGANIZATON(S) & INDIVIDUALS

BASE MAILING ADDRESS

Alconbury, U.K., U.S. Air Force

Yes, please

adopt us!

Alexander Dewey

American Legion Post #138 Auxiliary (Tampa, FL)

American Legion Post #152 Town & Country Memorial

Anna F. Smith

DAR - Kanawha Valley Chapter

Fairview United Methodist Church

GFWC-AFWC Shades Mtn. Women’s Club

Gwen Hoover

Janatte Ash

JC’ s Landscaping

Joanna Skinner

June Weigle

Karen Moore

Kelly Munro

Leann Evans

Linda Lieberman

Lori Southard

Marie Dobrzynski

Michelle Keller

MOMS Club of Harrisburg, NC

Naturecoast Council of Higher Degrees

Navy Federal Credit Union - North San Antonio

Pat & Lee Daly

Patricia McIntyre

Renee’ Sarge

Rosemarie Furey

Sheila Yates

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Stasia Ananson

Sue Fitzpatrick

The Gray Family

The Maldonado-Candanedo Family

The Marquette Team

The Minter Family

The Norm Irwin Family

Tracey VanNevele

VFW Post #5641 (Red Cloud)

Vriesland Reformed Church

RAF Alconbury

423 ABS/DPF

APO AE 09470

Ansbach, Germany

U.S. Army

American Legion Post #131, Colmar Manor

American Legion Post #152 Town & Country Memorial

American Legion Post #214 Auxiliary

American Legion Post #355 Ladies Auxiliary

BabylonStation.com

Barbara Murch

Betty Thill

Cyndi Porter

Edgerton Senior Center

Gaye Ragen

Heather Moses

Jennifer McAulay

Karrie Droske

Linda Benjamin

Margaret Maloney

Mari-Rene Alu

Patricia Streator

Rebecca Hogg

Sandi Galicki

Savannh Court of Bartow Assisted Living Facility

Sharon Karp

South Bay Life Member Club — Verizon Pioneers

Southern UT Sweepstakes Club

The Bridges at Bent Creek

The Elder Family (GA)

The Florek Family

The Gilbert Family

The Rocke Family

The Taylor Family

United Daughters of the Confederacy Columbia Memorial Chapter #1374

USS DaVinci

CAFAP

ACS - 235th BSB

Unit 28614

APO AE 09177

Atsugi, Japan

U.S. Navy

American Legion Post #152 Town & Country Memorial

Ann Freer

Drug Safety Alliance

Emblem Club #450 (Oak Harbor)

Gene Adams

Linworth United Methodist Church

Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Evening Chapter, Homemaker’s Council of Nassau County, NY

Marion Senior Center

Roxann Etzel

Sahuarita Giving Circle

The Binkley Family

The Hawkins Family

USS Antares

USS Jurassic

VFW Post #2648 & Ladies Auxiliary

U.S. Naval Air Facility

Navy FSC

PSC 477 Box 32

FPO AP 96306

Bamburg, Germany

U.S. Army

Yes, please

adopt us!

American Legion Post #598 Ladies Auxiliary

Ann Kellogg

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Becky Taylor

Dick & Genny Catina

Hannah Mascio & Joan Kallas

Janis Flint

Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Evening Chapter, Homemaker’s Council of Nassau County, NY

Michael & Jennifer Wilson

Monterey United Methodist Women

O’Brien Family and Friends

SavingsAngel

The O’Brien Family and Friends

Todd & Jessica Merz

USS Appomatox

VFW Post #10882 Ladies Auxiliary, Toutle Valley

ACS - 279th BSB

Unit 27535

APO AE 09139

Brussels, Belgium

U.S. Army

Yes, please

adopt us!

BPO DOES #91

Carolyn Graham

CPAMC, ATCII

DAV Unit #81 Auxiliary

Desert Butterflies

Dorothy Garth

GFWC - Lake Dalecarlia Woman’s Club

Girl Scout Troop #916

Haste Family & Friends

Heather Sloane & Friends

Jacqueline Galloway and Pamela Stanley

Jill Winters

Krysden Schantz

Sue Fitzpatrick

The Boess Family

The Prem-Connor Family

The Sedgwick Family

USS Angeles

WM’s of New Life Assemby of God

WOTM #229 Brooksville Chapter

CAFAP - ACS

Unit 21420, Box 6675

APO AE 09705

Gaeta, Italy

U.S. Navy

Yes, please

adopt us!

American Legion Post #88 Auxiliary

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Bernadette Berntsen

Beth Avery

Brandy Watts

Carla Lawson

Casey Newman

Catherine Masucci

Cub Scout Pack 835

Heather Jennings

Jackie Chambers

Janet Campbell

John & Debby Whited

Judy Murphy

Julie Gallagher

Kris Meyer

Lori Southard

Matt6

MOMS Club of Enfield

MOMS Club of Harrisburg - West Shore

MOMs Group, Messiah United Methodist Church (Springfield, VA)

Monica Martin

NSDAR Mine Run Chapter

Pinnacle Golf Club Ladies Association

PNW Clippers

Sandra Allison

Sharon Spychola

Sharon Thomas

Sue Fitzpatrick

USS Nelson

VFW Post #1175 Ladies Auxiliary

VFW Post #3925 Ladies Auxiliary

Weekly Coupon Swap

WMU of 1st Baptist Church

Volunteer Coordinator

Navy FSC

PSC 811

FPO AE 09609

Grafenwoehr, Germany

U.S. Army

Yes, please

adopt us!

American Legion Post #283 Auxiliary

Amy & Scott Brown

DAR - Silence Howard Hayden Chapter

Pine Grove (PA) Area High School US Army Junior ROTC Program

Rosa Barringer & Ramona Clay

Roy & Sara Luongo

Royal Palms Red Hatters

Sam & Julie Graham

Sandy Veltman

Sara Luongo

USS Thermopylae

ACS - 409th BSB

ATTN: AETTG-SB-CFA-ACS

APO AE 09114

Ikego, Japan

U.S. Navy

Yes, please

adopt us!

Lori Southard

COMFLEACT DET.

FSC

PSC 474, Box 700

FPO AP 96351-0007

Illesheim, Germany

U.S. Army

Yes, please

adopt us!

Dorothy Killebrew

Lisa Zuidema

Michelle Miller

Onancock Baptist Church, VA

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church Book Club

SSgt MASS

The Kehl Family

USS Pioneer

Coupon Program Chairperson

ACS - Illesheim AST

CMR 416, Box I

APO AE 09140-0015

Incirlik, Turkey

U.S. Air Force

Alexandra Hancock

Althea Peterson

American Legion Post #138 Auxiliary, Tampa, Florida

Bethany United Methodist Church (Canton, OH)

Bob & Marianne Ebitz

Caroline Krisel

Cheryl Guy

Children of Open Hearts Methodist Church

Chinkchewunska Chapter DAR

Cutting Up in the Desert

DAR - Chinchewunska Chapter

DAR - Emily Nelson Chapter

DAR - Kanawha Valley Chapter

DAR - Live Oak Chapter (Jennings/Welsh, LA)

David & Julianna McReynolds

Diane Ferrara & Holy Spirit School (East Greenbush, NY)

Dominican Tertiaries of the Immaculate Conception Chapter

DUVCW Tent #107, Catherine S Lawrence

DUVCW Tent #71, Bridgewater, NY

Elaine Datu

Ellie Baker

GFWC - The Woman’s Club of Essex County

Hamblen County 4-H Honor Club

Helen Strahan

Irene Imperio

Janie Farwell

Jeff & Pam Thomas

Jennifer Lakind

Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division #32

Laurie Barnett

Lori Southard

Maple Heights Senior Center

Margie Smith

Marielena Abruna

MCV PHYSICIANS

Melissa Hadley

Memory of (Mom) Florence DiAmico

Nichole D. Naprstek

NSDAR Jane Lampton Chapter

NSDAR Sarah Lewis Boone Chapter

Palfenier/Jacobs

Robert W. Ernest Auxiliary Post #120

Robin Joiner

Savannh Court of Bartow Assisted Living Facility

Senior Clippers

Stacey Grantham

Susan Huls

Suzanne Geiser

Sylvia United Methodist Women

Team Sullins

Teresa Cassidy

Terry Porter/ Seguin Services Inc.

The Dutz Family

The Fuller-Shepherd-Henry Families

The HPK Group, Inc.

The Janko Family

The Jordan Family

Tina Merideth

USS Nelson

VFW Post #3925 Ladies Auxiliary

VFW Post #77 Ladies Auxiliary (Inverness, FL)

Victoria Jones

Virginia Stevens and Sarah Proto

William Jarest

39 MSS/MSF

ATTN: Family Services

Unit 8790, Box 175

APO AE 09824

Iwakuni, Japan

U.S. Marine Corps

Yes, please

adopt us!

911th Marine Strike Group

AEP Ohio-Customer Services & Marketing

AHRC, Nassau chapter (Massapequa IRA Day Program)

Ashley Wert

Bobbie & James King

Cassandra Lucas

Cheryl & Mom

Cheryl Guy

Circle of Friends Daycare

Dixie Clippers

Donna Behm

Houston Marine Moms

Jamie Jeffrey

Jennifer R. Smith

Jim & Martha Hawk

Jodi McGinnis

Kathy & Douglas Smith

KC and Friends

Linda Wagers

Little Blessings Daycare

Market Ave Church Of Christ (Canton, OH)

Mary Latham

Mary Orlowski

Maxine Hopkins

Michelle Malone

Michelle Norris

MidValleyMoms.com

Millersburg Assembly of God

MOMS Club of Edison, NJ

MOMS Club of Southington, CT

MS & Friends

NSDAR Bakersfield, CA

Power Prayers

Ronetta Fernandez

Ronni Russell

Sandy Colon

Sara Waugh

Savannh Court of Bartow Assisted Living Facility

Shelton CT Freecycle

Shirley Merritt

Southern UT Sweepstakes Club

Sue Fitzpatrick

Tara Facchiano

The Castro, Jr., Family

The Etter Family

The Hays Family

The Jalbert Family

The Litterio Family

The Stillwell Family

The Timmons Family & Friends

Tina M. Campbell

USS Columbus & 113th MS SFMC

VFW Post #7589 Ladies Auxiliary (Manassas, VA)

VFW Post #8561 Ladies Auxiliary

Winnebago Unit Marine Corps League Auxiliary

USMC Community Services

ATTN: 5PSVC

PSC 561, Box 1867

FPO AP 96310-1867

Lakenheath, U.K.

U.S. Air Force

Yes, please

adopt us!

Aimee Conley

Ann Pedro

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Big Union Baptist Ladies Mission

Carole England

Carolyn Weimer

Cherie & Sophie Matos

Colonial Dames Matthew Agee Chapter

Cross Roads Presbyterian Church (Gibsonia, PA)

DAR - Mission Hills (KS) Chapter

Feagins Friends & Family

Julia Jackson #1 Children of the Confederacy

L-3 Communications, B-2 MTS Program

Lynbrook-Hewlett-Woodmere Evening Chapter — Homemaker’s Council of Nassau County, NY

MOMS Club of Friendswood/Alvin

Patty Macho

Tom Stewart

VFW Post #4353 Ladies Auxiliary

York County Juvenile Probation, PA

48 MSS/DPF

ATTN: Coupon Connection Program

Unit 5200, Box 105

APO AE 09464-0105

Okinawa, Japan (USA)

U.S. Army

Yes, please

adopt us!

Allison Davidson

Amanda Byrd

American Legion Post #411 Auxiliary

Anne McKay

Anne Ogama

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Atkinson Baptist Church

AXP Quality and Testing

Berta L. Ross

Beverly Lowe

Brent & Matti Knight

Cynthia Davis

Mary Lieth

Meg Wilson

Ridgefield Crossings Harbor Program

Tess Smickle

Volunteer/Outreach Coordinator

ACS - 10th ASG

Unit 35115

APO AP 96376-5115

Okinawa, Japan (USAF)

U.S. Air Force

American Legion Post #1083 C.C. Kinney Unit Ladies Auxiliary

Anne Ogama

Atkinson Baptist Church

Baltimore Clippers

Circle Of Grace Homeschoolers

Hope Lutheran Church

Leah Carter

Linda Lamb

Loraine Burdick

Megan Warren

Qwest Telecom Pioneers, Washington State Chapter #30

Richardson Homeschool

Sr. Girl Scout Troop 352, Charlotte, NC

The Sedelmaier Family

The Severance/Pierce Family

The Texas Godwin Family

United Daughters of the Confederacy - Marion Dragoons Chapter #2311

USS Nelson

Family Services Program

18 MSS/DPF

Unit 5134, Box 80

APO AP 96368-5134

Osan, Korea

U.S. Air Force

Yes, please

adopt us!

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Atkinson Baptist Church

Barbara Burgener

Cheryl Conrad

Emblem Club #372 (Reno)

Kelli & Friends

Lance Thompson

Mason United Methodist Church (Tacoma, WA)

Merrily Carlson

Mrs. Adkins’ Third Grade Class- Dogwood Elementary, Knoxville, TN

NSDAR Sarah Lewis Boone Chapter

Republic High School JROTC

Sharon and John Phelps

Sharon Karp

Sue Wendt

USS Britannic

USS Britannic NCC-71818

VFW Post #306 Ladies Auxiliary

Family Support Center

51st MSS DPF (AFRC-Coupon Prgm)

Unit 2097

APO AP 96278-2097

Rota, Spain

U.S. Navy

Angela Rice

Angie Schuh

April Stouder

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Barbara Blank

Barbara Riffo

Beth Mendelsohn

Carla Edwards

Coupons For Courage

Cresskill Woman’s Club

Cross Roads Presbyterian Church (Gibsonia, PA)

DonNina Victores

GFWC - Illinois Lombard Juniors

Hoffmaster/Toni Broderick

J. Zuercher

James Wiseman Honnoll Chapter Number 2607

Jennifer Hydrick

Nicole Bolin

NSDAR Seminole Chapter (West Palm Beach, FL)

Patricia Rodenburg

Starfleet Atlantic

The Brewster Family

The Green Family

The Weaver Family

Tracey Young

USS Nelson

Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society

PSC 819, Box 2002

FPO AE 09645

Sasebo, Japan

U.S. Navy

Yes, please

adopt us!

American Legion Post #138 Auxiliary, Tampa, Florida

Artisans Aides

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Cross Roads Presbyterian Church (Gibsonia, PA)

Jessica Beaushene

Keri Lee

National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, F-V, NC

Ruth Evans

The JM Wade Family

USS Joan of Arc

USS Liberator

VFW Post #3925 Ladies Auxiliary

Navy FSC

ATTN: Coupon Dist.

PSC 476, Box 62

FPO AP 96322-1114

Schweinfurt, Germany

U.S. Army

Yes, please

adopt us!

American Legion Post #404 Auxiliary William Russell Unit

Barbara Blank

Cathy Rogers

Center for Community Resources

Clayton Vieg

Costa, Grossweiler & Murphy Families

Cynthia McGinnis

DAR - Elizabeth Ludington Hagans - Col John Evans Chapter

GFWC - Lake Dalecarlia Woman’s Club

Ginger Ku-Scherp

Linda Blank

Marge McKinley

Michele Knis

Nancy Zimmer

New Century Church-Heartstrings Ladies Ministry

Pat’s kountry Kitchen Crew

Savannh Court of Bartow Assisted Living Facility

SCP Sandwich Club

Sheryl Hill

The Cooke Family

The Wagner Family

Traci Hunt

USS Ronald E. McNair

ACS, 280th BSB

ATTN: AETV-WG-SJD

CMR 457

APO AE 09033

Sigonella, Sicily

U.S. Navy

Yes, please

adopt us!

Anne Marie Augustyniak

Asbury South United Methodist Church

Bernards (NY) High School Key Club

Georganne Buccine and Family

Jessica Hatzopoulos

Judith Gunnet

Liberty Grange #1780

Maria E. Stone

Melissa Adams

Miriam Johnson

NSDAR Monserate Chapter

PPD

Savannh Court of Bartow Assisted Living Facility

Sharon Maxwell

South Bay Life Member Club–Verizon Pioneers

St. Joseph RC Church of Roscoe, PA

USS Montpelier Family Readiness Group

Director

Navy FSC

PSC 824, Box 2650

FPO AE 09627-2650

Spangdahlem, Germany

U.S. Air Force

Yes, please

adopt us!

American Legion Post #598 Ladies Auxiliary

Annette Ivy

Debra Unverdruss

I Can With Good Sam Service Group

Keeley Hozjan

Little Appel’s Child Care

Miller GA’s

MOMS Club Sugar Land SW, Texas

Onancock Baptist Church, VA

Scarlet O’Hattas of Smithville, TX (Red Hat Society)

Susan & Derek Miller

The Price Family

52 MSS/DPF (A&FRF)

Unit 3655, Box 65

APO AE 09126

Vicenza, Italy

U.S. Army

Yes, please

adopt us!

Army G-4 (Supply) (DALO-SUS)

Belfry High School Special Education Class

Beta Sigma Phi - Laureate Alpha Chapter

DAR - Edmund Rogers Chapter

Deb Palisano

Friends of Firestone Park Branch Library

Girl Scout Troop #703

John & Mary Jo Lestini

Jonathan and Cantor Marie Betcher

PHX Chase Bank Admin Group

Sandee McCarron

Scarlet O’Hattas of Smithville, TX (Red Hat Society)

The Hale Family

The Kuntz Family

The Trimmer Family

Tyra Abbott

Vickie Calvin

Victoria Beyea

YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities

CAFAP

ACS

CMR 427, Box 19

APO AE 09630

Vilseck, Germany

U.S. Army

Acton Angels

Adrienne Hefton

Albrecht Family

Amanda Rouse

American Legion Post #283 Auxiliary