Donations to Deployed Troops!
With the heightened coverage of CF activities overseas, many Canadians have indicated a desire to do something for the men and women of the CF deployed on missions. The outpouring of support and generosity is very much appreciated; however, some of the initiatives started by individuals or groups, often only having been brought to our attention through media coverage, have resulted in logistical problems, negative media coverage, or negative feelings from the individuals who collected the donations.
The mission re-supply system is designed to move operational and operational support equipment. Donated goods do not qualify as such, and can only be moved when space is available. Such space is extremely limited and its use requires extensive coordination in order to keep it under control.
Avoid disappointment, and to ensure that the CF logistics system is not over burdened, individuals wanting to conduct donation campaigns should be discouraged form doing so and be directed to one of the following programs;
This restriction does not apply to CF family members and personal friends who can send parcels to individual. CF members serving overseas for more information, visit www.cfpsa.com