About Operation Kool-Aide

Operation Kool-Aide is an attempt to bring Americans together in the theme of Supporting our Deployed Troops; those in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan by sending care packages to select points of contact for distribution throughout the Middle East... getting a card or letter to a home sick Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine that would - if just for a brief moment - let them know that we care about them and their health, wellness and readiness in a combat situation.

Prayers are our # 1 offering to these Brave Souls, and after our Prayers comes the time, effort and energy involved in the sending of a little bit of Americana to the Troops such as

• Kool-Aid
• Jerky
• Hard Candy
• Chewing Gum
• Lip Balm
• Moisturizer

and the list goes on and on...

OKA got its start in July 2003 when Ralph was at his favorite Hobby: Where's George reading through the Northeast FORUMS... he noticed a posting by Terri that sent thanks to a friend for the can of presweetened Kool Aid they had sent her.

She was in Kuwait at the time, stationed at the in processing Base for those Brave Souls heading north into harms way.

Ralph sent a reply to Terri and asked if there was anything that he could send over to help out. Terri quickly replied "A can of Kool Aid would be very nice!" Well, Ralph thought about it, got a case of Kool Aid and mailed it over. Terri received it and was amazed that she had gotten this from someone she didn't even know, but that could tell there was a need for a group to come together and show support and caring for the Troops. He posted in the Midwest FORUMS for assistance in putting together Kool Aid care packages to send to Terri. Within a few hours, 50 replies came back to Ralph offering assistance in buying, mailing and sending funds for the high postage that would be involved with this, well, project... a project that needed a name... so in Late August, 2003 Operation Kool Aide was born!