Jerky for the Troops 

The military has always been something close to our hearts. My younger brother served two tours as a Scout of the U.S. Army and I watched my mother watch the news reports in panic on a daily basis. Her youngest, her baby, was over there and she was terrified. My father served during the Vietnam conflict, and now my brother was serving in Iraq.  I’m sure this is something thousands of families are dealing with on a daily basis and our hearts go out to them. Luckily, my brother came home safely. Others have not been so lucky, whether physically or mentally, and we feel for them.

I’m telling you this because I want you to know that this is not some marketing ploy we came up with. When my brother was stationed over in Iraq, he always asked for Jerky.  My father always made it for him and sent him several pounds for him to share. We have a few clients that purchase it and send it to their children who are currently stationed overseas.  We wanted to find a way we could help, so we started our Jerky for the Troops program.

We have it set up so that individuals can donate in any other increment they wish.  Or they can purchase a sticker for $5 which simply says  "Thank you for your service  This bag was donated by:   (and you can place your name or a message)" These labels then get placed on the bags that get donated to various organization that are sending out care packages to our troops.  Or donations that get made to various veteran associations .  The funds help offset the cost of the jerky that we donate and we feel that the troops like to get the added touch f the special messages on the bags from individuals.  

If you have an organization that is putting together care packages and would like jerky, please contact me. You can follow our progress on Facebook. Records can also be obtained by contacting me here at Joe’s Jerky.

Also if you receive Joe's jerky in a care package we would greatly appreciate it if you would send us a picture and we will happily send you more jerky in return.

Thank You,

Jodie-Lynn Patla