FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Delivering Joy to Military Families This Holiday Season
November 23 2021 - 6:13PM
Business Wire
FedEx Freight is proud to help military families make memories
this holiday season. Since 2005, FedEx Freight has worked alongside
the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation to deliver more than 260,000
Christmas trees to military families through the Trees for Troops®
program. During one of the busiest seasons to date, the company
will deliver trees to a total of 77 military bases this year.
“Trees for Troops is our way to give back to those who have
sacrificed so much for our safety and liberty in the U.S.,” said
Lance Moll, President and CEO of FedEx Freight. “We are honored to
lend our world-class operations network to the Christmas SPIRIT
Foundation and be able to bring a little joy, gratitude, and
encouragement to military families across the country.”
FedEx Freight and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation have delivered
more than 260,000 real Christmas trees to military families since
the program launched in 2005.
Delivering trees at home
Trees for Troops kicks off Nov. 29, as FedEx Freight drivers
begin picking up fresh-cut Christmas trees from 55 locations and
delivering them to more than 75 military bases throughout the U.S.
The effort brings together hundreds of tree farms spanning 24
states – from Maine to Oregon – to help execute the program. Trees
are delivered to all branches of the military.
The Tag-a-Tree campaign allows the FedEx customers, community
members, students, and many more to be a part of the Trees for
Troops program. Holiday wishes and supportive notes are penned on
tree tags and attached to each tree FedEx Freight delivers.
Give a tree this season
New this year, the public can buy and donate a tree to a base at
participating tree farms and retail locations. Many of these
locations offer online tree purchase options for shopper
convenience. Trees must be purchased for donation by Dec. 5, to
ensure pick-up and delivery by FedEx Freight. A full list of
participating locations can be found at
ChristmasSpiritFoundation.org.
FedEx Freight participates with the Trees for Troops program as
part of FedEx Cares, the company’s global community engagement
program. For more information on the FedEx journey to positively
impact 50 million people around the world by the company’s 50th
anniversary in 2023, check out fedexcares.com.
About FedEx Freight
FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), is a
leading provider of priority, premium and economy
less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services. From fast-transit
delivery of time-sensitive shipments to cost-effective options when
customers can trade time for savings, FedEx Freight simplifies
heavy and bulk shipping in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico,
and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FedEx Freight moves more than 100,000
LTL shipments each day, and with expanded service offerings like
FedEx Freight Direct, shipments can also be safely delivered to and
through the door for residences and businesses. FedEx Freight is
headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. Nearly 43,000 team members across
the network are driven to innovate for our customers and give back
to the communities where we live and work. For more information,
visit about.fedex.com.
About the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and Trees for
Troops
The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
charitable organization that works to recognize and support the
true spirit of Christmas through programs like Trees for Troops®.
The foundation was established in 2005 and is among fewer than five
percent of U.S. charities to be awarded the “Best in America” seal
of excellence by Independent Charities of America. To learn more
visit www.christmasspiritfoundation.org.
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For FedEx Freight: Lillie Flenorl 901.585.9105
lillie.flenorl@fedex.com
For Christmas Spirit Foundation: Rick Dungey 314-416-2245
rdungey@christmasspiritfoundation.org
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