More than a hundred Florida National Guard soldiers are heading out on a short-term deployment, but they’re not leaving empty-handed.

A simple hygiene kit, a handwritten note, a snack for a child or even a toy for a family pet may not seem like much, but for military families facing long deployments, demanding schedules and frequent sacrifices, those small gestures can make a big difference.

We want to say thank you to everyone who has chosen to give and share an inside look at how your generous donations are transformed into care packages.