Cookies for the Troops Event at Apple Chevy

About this event

Apple Chevrolet is proud to partner with the Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board for Cookies for the Troops, a community event dedicated to bringing holiday cheer to our military service members. Join us on Friday, November 13, 2026, to help prepare holiday care packages filled with snacks, personal care essentials, holiday cards, and thoughtful gifts for our troops.

As a family-owned Chevrolet dealership in Tinley Park, IL, Apple Chevrolet believes in giving back to the community and supporting those who serve our country. Whether you drop off a donation, write a holiday card, or stop by to show your support, every contribution helps make the holidays a little brighter for our troops.

Cookies for the Troops Event Details

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Apple Chevrolet, 8585 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60487

Apple Chevrolet invites families, local residents, and community members throughout Tinley Park, Orland Park, and the surrounding southwest suburbs to participate in this special holiday initiative.

What Can You Donate?

We are collecting donations to include in holiday care packages for our troops. Community members can contribute a variety of non-perishable snacks, personal care products, and small holiday items.

Food and Snacks

Packaged cookies and candy

Individually packaged snacks

Coffee, hot chocolate, and drink mixes

Nuts, trail mix, popcorn, and beef jerky

Gum and other non-perishable food items

Personal Care Essentials

Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Soap, shampoo, and body wash

Tissues and wipes

Lip balm

Socks and other useful personal care items

Holiday Cheer and Entertainment

Small Christmas decorations and holiday items

Letters and holiday cards for the troops

Playing cards and small games

Books, magazines, and puzzle books

Every donation is an opportunity to show our service members that their dedication and sacrifice are appreciated, especially during the holiday season.

Can’t Attend on November 13? You Can Still Donate!

You don’t have to wait until event day to make a difference. Donations can be dropped off at Apple Chevrolet anytime between now and November 13, 2026.

Visit us at 8585 W 159th St. in Tinley Park, IL, and help us gather supplies for these holiday care packages. Early donations help us prepare for the event and ensure we can share as much holiday cheer as possible.

Write a Holiday Card to Our Troops

During the November 13 event, Apple Chevrolet will also host a volunteer card-writing area where visitors can write holiday messages to include in the care packages.

A simple note can be a meaningful reminder to a service member that people back home are thinking of them. Stop by between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM to share a few words of encouragement and help spread the spirit of the season.

Join Apple Chevrolet in Giving Back This Holiday Season

At Apple Chevrolet, serving our community means more than helping drivers find the right new Chevrolet or used vehicle. It also means supporting the people and organizations that make our community stronger.

We are honored to partner with the Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board for Cookies for the Troops and invite our neighbors in Tinley Park, Orland Park, and surrounding communities to participate.

Mark your calendar for Friday, November 13, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, or drop off your donations at Apple Chevrolet, your local Tinley Park Chevy dealer, before the event.

Together, we can send a little extra holiday cheer to the men and women serving our country.

Event Location: Apple Chevrolet, 8585 W 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60487

Thank you for helping us support our troops and make a difference this holiday season!