Denham Springs, Louisiana — BR Soldier Outreach, the Louisiana nonprofit dedicated to delivering comfort to deployed service members one package at a time, is proud to announce significant holiday-season support from two valued partners. The claims division of Shelter Insurance hosted a silent auction and food drive benefiting BR Soldier Outreach, while the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) raised funds to help fuel the organization’s upcoming holiday shipments to troops serving overseas.
Holiday Shipments Powered by Community Generosity
As the holidays approach, BR Soldier Outreach is preparing care packages that carry simple yet meaningful reminders of home, including nonperishable food, toiletries, practical supplies, and handwritten notes that boost morale. These boxes travel far, but their message is close to the heart: you are remembered, you are valued, and you are not alone. The fundraising efforts from Shelter Insurance and GFWC, along with the community’s generosity, arrive at precisely the right time to scale packing and shipping so more deployed men and women can feel that support when it matters most. It’s a testament to the power of community and the impact we can make when we come together.
Shelter Insurance Claims Division Rallies with Silent Auction and Food Drive
Employees in the claims division at Shelter Insurance organized a coordinated silent auction alongside a food drive, inviting colleagues, families, and community members to participate. Auction items and in-kind donations ranged from locally sourced gift baskets to pantry staples and on-the-go snacks favored by service members downrange. The proceeds and goods will be packed into BR Soldier Outreach boxes headed to units that will be away from home through the end of the year.
Known for helping policyholders recover from life’s setbacks, Shelter Insurance continues to extend that ethic of care to those who serve. By choosing BR Soldier Outreach as a beneficiary, the claims division turned everyday generosity into mission-ready support that will be felt in chow lines, on long shifts, and during quiet moments far from family.
GFWC Members Deliver Funding With National Reach and Local Heart
Founded in 1890, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs is one of the world’s largest and oldest women’s volunteer organizations, uniting thousands of clubs to strengthen communities through service. Their recent contribution to BR Soldier Outreach underscores a long tradition of supporting military families and deployed personnel. The funds will be applied directly to holiday shipment needs, from filling boxes to covering postage to hard-to-reach locations. Their commitment to supporting military families is truly inspiring and sets a high standard for community service.
GFWC clubwomen consistently show up where it counts: organizing drives, lending hands at packing events, and spotlighting the everyday needs of service members who will spend the season far from home. Their latest support makes it possible for BR Soldier Outreach to commit to more boxes, more units, and more moments of comfort.
From Denham Springs to Deployment Zones: Impact the Troops Can Feel
BR Soldier Outreach has evolved from a simple idea into a sustained campaign of care, shipping tens of thousands of pounds of supplies to units worldwide. Each box is curated with practical items and small comforts that make long deployments more bearable. The organization’s volunteers also handle the unglamorous details: sorting, packing, labeling, and staging pallets so that boxes arrive on time and intact. With help from partners like Shelter Insurance and GFWC, those operations expand for the holidays, when demand and distances both increase.
“Every package we send is a promise kept,” said Christy Smith, Founder and CEO of BR Soldier Outreach. “Thanks to the generosity of the Shelter Insurance claims team and the GFWC, we can deliver more comfort to more heroes during a season that can feel particularly distant. Their support turns good intentions into real shipments moving out the door.”
How the Public Can Help Right Now
Individuals, businesses, schools, and civic groups can amplify this momentum by donating approved goods, sponsoring postage, or volunteering at upcoming packing days. Your support is crucial and makes a significant difference, covering shipping, missing items on unit wish lists, and last-mile logistics. To contribute or learn about current needs, visit the BR Soldier Outreach website and join the effort to deliver comfort for heroes, one package at a time.
Donate, sponsor a shipment, or sign up to volunteer: brsoldieroutreach.com
Media Contact
Christy Smith
Founder and CEO
BR Soldier Outreach
225.936.1161
[email protected]
