Just participated in a fundraising event with my Boy Scout troop where we donated popcorns to the military. I'm a bit confused though, like who chooses which branch of the military gets those donations? Any clue?
In general, the distribution of donated goods-like popcorn from Boy Scouts-to various branches of the military is usually managed by a partnering organization or by the Boy Scouts of America Council themselves, not directly by your troop. The organization or council usually works with all six branches of the U.S. military and the donations can go anywhere there's a need.
In the case of Boy Scout popcorn fundraising, donations are typically sent to military support organizations like Operation Gratitude or Soldier's Angels, who then take responsibility for getting the donations where they're most needed across all branches of the military. This means you as a donor or a troop member don't usually get to choose which particular branch receives the popcorn.
To get specifics about your donation, I'd recommend asking the leadership of your Boy Scout troop or the troop's local council office, as they could provide more direct information about the specific process and organizations involved.
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