How long does it take, what happens when it gets there, and just who gets these packages? There are basically two ways to send a box of home. Our team collects individual names and addresses of deployed service members and forwards them to SHFM members or friends who’d like to send an individual box with […]

Ok, so you’ve raised your hand indicating you’d like to send a “box o goodies” to a deployed military member, what happens next? There are a couple ways to participate. You can become a part of a larger group that assembles Care Packages in a home or in an office.  Many larger teams have set […]

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By: Amy Franks, Workplace Experience Lead, JLL The Society for Hospitality and Foodservice Management (SHFM) Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the next generation of leaders through student outreach programs, university partnerships and military connections. The Foundation is committed to the continued growth of our vital industry, which drives productivity and morale for millions […]

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Part 1, The Beginning How can I help?  That’s the question we get more often than any other.  So many people would like to support a deployed military service member with a box of goodies from home, but they just don’t know how. That’s where SHFM and the SHFM Foundation come in.  We’ve had a […]