Local entrepreneur hopes to send 1000 bags of popcorn to deployed military service members for Christmas
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Business is really popping for a young local entrepreneur, but thoughts rest on those who will not be home to enjoy a warm Christmas among family this year -- soldiers serving in the military.
Lindsey Hively, owner of Kernel Coladas Gourmet Popcorn, has a lofty goal in mind to help make send a little bit of home abroad. She's hoping to send 1000 bags of popcorn to the troops.
This is not her first year to send popcorn overseas in a project she's named "Kernels for the Troops," but its her biggest goal.
"I am blessed to be able to spend the holidays with my family and I owe a big thanks to all of the courageous service men and women who can't be with their families this year," Hivley stated. "In a micro attempt at conveying our gratitude to these heroes we can send our troops a sweet (or salty) token of appreciation this holiday season through Kernels for the Troops 2011."
For every dollar donated by local residents, Hively will pack and ship a bag of popcorn to a deployed person in the military.
Additionally, if you have a family member or friend to add to Hively's list of miliary members to receive a bag of popcorn, provide their information at: http://www.kernelcoladaspopcorn.com/KERNELS-FOR-THE-TROOPS.html.
"It's a small token of appreciation, but no attempt at conveying our gratitude is a futile one," she added.