Cookies for the Troops 2026: Join Apple Chevrolet in Supporting Our Military
Apple Chevrolet is proud to partner with the Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board for Cookies for the Troops, a community event dedicated to bringing holiday cheer to our military service members. Join us on Friday, November 13, 2026, to help prepare holiday care packages filled with snacks, personal care essentials, holiday cards, and thoughtful gifts for our troops.
As a family-owned Chevrolet dealership in Tinley Park, IL, Apple Chevrolet believes in giving back to the community and supporting those who serve our country. Whether you drop off a donation, write a holiday card, or stop by to show your support, every contribution helps make the holidays a little brighter for our troops.
Cookies for the Troops Event Details
Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Apple Chevrolet, 8585 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60487
Apple Chevrolet invites families, local residents, and community members throughout Tinley Park, Orland Park, and the surrounding southwest suburbs to participate in this special holiday initiative.
What Can You Donate?
We are collecting donations to include in holiday care packages for our troops. Community members can contribute a variety of non-perishable snacks, personal care products, and small holiday items.
Food and Snacks
- Packaged cookies and candy
- Individually packaged snacks
- Coffee, hot chocolate, and drink mixes
- Nuts, trail mix, popcorn, and beef jerky
- Gum and other non-perishable food items
Personal Care Essentials
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Soap, shampoo, and body wash
- Tissues and wipes
- Lip balm
- Socks and other useful personal care items
Holiday Cheer and Entertainment
- Small Christmas decorations and holiday items
- Letters and holiday cards for the troops
- Playing cards and small games
- Books, magazines, and puzzle books
Every donation is an opportunity to show our service members that their dedication and sacrifice are appreciated, especially during the holiday season.
Can’t Attend on November 13? You Can Still Donate!
You don’t have to wait until event day to make a difference. Donations can be dropped off at Apple Chevrolet anytime between now and November 13, 2026.
Visit us at 8585 W 159th St. in Tinley Park, IL, and help us gather supplies for these holiday care packages. Early donations help us prepare for the event and ensure we can share as much holiday cheer as possible.
Write a Holiday Card to Our Troops
During the November 13 event, Apple Chevrolet will also host a volunteer card-writing area where visitors can write holiday messages to include in the care packages.
A simple note can be a meaningful reminder to a service member that people back home are thinking of them. Stop by between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM to share a few words of encouragement and help spread the spirit of the season.
Look Back at Last Year’s Cookies for the Troops Event
Cookies for the Troops is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together for a meaningful cause. We are grateful to everyone who helped make last year’s event special, from those who donated supplies to the volunteers who shared their time and holiday spirit.
Check out photos from last year’s Cookies for the Troops event below! Take a look at the community members, donations, and holiday cheer that helped make this tradition so meaningful. We look forward to coming together again in 2026 to support our troops and continue this special community tradition.
Join Apple Chevrolet in Giving Back This Holiday Season
At Apple Chevrolet, serving our community means more than helping drivers find the right new Chevrolet or used vehicle. It also means supporting the people and organizations that make our community stronger.
We are honored to partner with the Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board for Cookies for the Troops and invite our neighbors in Tinley Park, Orland Park, and surrounding communities to participate.
Mark your calendar for Friday, November 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or drop off your donations at Apple Chevrolet, your local Tinley Park Chevy dealer, before the event.
Together, we can send a little extra holiday cheer to the men and women serving our country.
Event Location: Apple Chevrolet, 8585 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60487
Thank you for helping us support our troops and make a difference this holiday season!
