​Our Mission


​To show the love, support and appreciation of a grateful nation, by providing necessities and comfort items to those serving our country, all over the world, through the continued support and generosity of businesses, individuals and volunteers.

what is holiday 4 heroes
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Holiday 4 Heroes is a grassroots effort started in 2007 by a local business owner, Jonette Kessack. owner of Sip and Send.  Jonette became aware there was a need to fill, to provide cheer and comfort to our active duty military members in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Syria as well.
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Each year Jonette, her husband Peter and a team of volunteers
  • collect supplies
  • hold fund raisers 
  • pack and ship boxes  
This year almost 1600 boxes of supplies were sent to our heroic men and women serving to protect our freedom.  Every cent and product collected goes directly to providing these packages to our service members.  ​ Since 2007, we have sent over 6,500 comfort and care packages to our active duty personnel.

A MESSAGE FROM A HOLIDAY 4 HEROES RECIPIENT

why is there a need


​Every day the brave men and women in our military service are risking their lives for us. Our government does not provide some of their basic needs.  As nearby bases and commissaries have shut down these items become difficult to acquire.   
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​For our holiday effort,  starting in September,  we search out local soldiers to adopt.  We try to supply their entire camp. Their packages are mailed out the last week of November and are received by our soldiers for a little Christmas appreciation and cheer.  Our community has really come together on this project.  People donate tons of supplies, make their own care packages and donate money for the mailings. Please join us in the effort to support these very brave men and women who protect us.  Remember, freedom is not free!

Toys 4 Tyndall update!


As most of you are aware, Tyndall AFB in the panhandle was decimated by Hurricane Michael.  Base housing was destroyed and a lot of families are scrambling just to have a roof over their heads. They are picking up the pieces of their lives while their loved ones continue to serve our country. Right now, they are worried about sleeping arrangements and most haven't even thought about how they will provide for the upcoming holidays.

We asked for help with donations for Tyndall and the surrounding community.   Taking donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, bikes, trikes, sporting equipment, gift cards and anything that would put a smile on all their faces.   .

​Today was the last day for donations and fill the trucks day. 

The response was overwhelming!

We collected over 4000 toys and stocking stuffer's and over $2000 of gift cards and monetary donations.

Thank you for all always being there for Holiday 4 Heroes and thank you for the support for this project to make the holidays a little bit brighter for our friends in the Florida Panhandle.

Other Projects 

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As the mission evolves, Holiday 4 Heroes,  is  supporting our military families at home by giving them a Christmas filled with joy and less worries.  Starting in 2016, 2 families in our area, who were going through some difficult times, were given everything they needed for the holiday.  Our hope, with your help, is to increase that number each year.  If you know of any service member that can use our services please contact us...

The second addition is to send 30 - 50 comfort boxes each month to our brave men and women who are serving all over the world.