Halloween is all about costumes, community fun and memorable trick-or-treating hauls. Once the bags are full, many families look for safe, convenient ways to manage the extra sweets.
Donating excess candy is a wonderful way to teach children about community service while supporting important causes, including:
- Supporting our troops
- Reducing waste
- Promoting dental health
To make your post-Halloween cleanup easy, utilize one of the Oakland County collection sites listed below.
All donated candy must be individually wrapped, unopened and sealed in original manufacturer packaging.
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office 17th Annual Treats for Troops
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its 17th annual Treats for Troops collection from Monday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to candy, the Sheriff’s Office is collecting the following items to fill Christmas stockings and miracle bags for service members:
- Black socks
- Neck coolers
- IV hydration powder
- Protein powder
- Chewing gum
- Fig Newtons
Drop-offs are accepted at the following Sheriff’s Office locations:
- Headquarters: 1200 N. Telegraph Rd.
- Brandon Township: 15 South St.
- Commerce Township: 2019 Township Dr.
- Highland Township: 165 N. John St.
- Independence Township: 6560 Citation Dr.
- Orion Township: 2323 Joslyn Rd.
- Oxford Township: 310 Dunlap Rd.
- Rochester Hills: 750 Barclay Cir.
Additional Locations for Donation and Candy Drop-offs and Candy Buybacks
Auburn Hills
Advanced Dental Concepts: Accepting donation drop-offs Monday, Nov. 2, and Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Oxford
John Khoury Dental: Accepting candy drop-offs and buybacks from Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Thursday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Do you know of any other Halloween candy drop-off locations in Oakland County? Email socialmedia@oakgov.com or leave a comment below.
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