Military Shoppers Can Offer a Helping Hand to those in Need with Relief Fund Donations at the Exchange

DALLAS – Military shoppers can give a helping hand to those in need by donating to military relief funds at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

Shoppers can donate during checkout at Exchange stores or ShopMyExchange.com to support Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF). Shoppers can also donate to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at select Exchange operations in the Pacific Region.

“As we’re doing last-minute shopping and preparing to celebrate with our loved ones, the holidays are an important time to remember those who may be struggling,” said Exchange Director/CEO Tom Shull, an Army Veteran. “Exchange shoppers have always been so generous in supporting these important relief organizations that provide needed assistance to their battle buddies, Wingmen and teammates.”

The Exchange first partnered with AER and AFAF in 2017 and began partnering with NMCRS earlier this year. In total, Exchange shoppers have given more than $8.5 million to the relief funds, providing critical assistance to service members, military families and retirees.

Shoppers can donate at Exchange reg­isters, including at self-checkout kiosks. Online shoppers receive a prompt with a donation option when placing orders at ShopMyExchange.com.

The funds provide financial assistance, support community programs and sponsor educational scholarship grants for military family members to make life better for service members and their families. To learn more about the Exchange’s support for the funds, visit https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/give.

Social-media-friendly version: Military shoppers, while you’re doing your last-minute holiday shopping, don’t forget that you can support those in need by donating to military relief funds when checking out at the PX or BX or ShopMyExchange.com! Learn more about how you can help: https://wp.me/p9Q7PG-2Ah.

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 54^th-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http://www.shopmyexchange.com or follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ExchangePAO.

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Media Notes:

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or [email protected].

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Marisa Conner

Marisa is a PR executive and writer in the Public Affairs department at Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES)

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