Organizations lead donation drive in support of troops overseas

IBC Bank and KIII-TV have partnered for Operation Care Drop, an initiative in support of our servicemen and women stationed overseas in defense of our nation. More than 225 IBC branches across Texas and Oklahoma will serve as drop-off stations for care package supplies from May 25 (Memorial Day) through July 4. Eight local IBC Bank branches are participating, including those in Corpus Christi, Portland and Sinton.

Participating in Operation Care Drop is easy and convenient. “Drop Zone” boxes are located in participating IBC’s branches. To help pack and ship the goods overseas, IBC is working with Operation Interdependence® (OI), the premier Civilian-to-Military Delivery System® in the United States.

The general public can support Operation Care Drop by:

Purchasing care package supplies and placing them in the “Drop Zone” box at any participating IBC Bank branch. A suggested donation items (gum, travel-size toiletries, playing cards, etc.) is conveniently available at branches. Supplies must fit inside a quart-sized plastic bag.

Writing a letter of support or thanks to a soldier. Words of kindness and encouragement go a long way to boost morale and spread the spirit of patriotism.