This time of year, those of us from military families — along with many others — wonder how we can bring holiday cheer to wounded soldiers. The folks at Walter Reed Hospital are kindly requesting that we don’t send more cards. They don’t need them. They’re up to their hoohas in them, to put it nicely.

Instead, consider pre-paid phone cards, gas cards, stamps, stationery, or even gift certificates from AAFES.

Gifts can be sent to:

Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Medical Family Assistance Center
Bldg. 2, 3rd floor, Room 3E01
6900 Georgia Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20307-5001

AAFES Homefront program even allows you to send a gift certificate to soldiers you know who are stationed overseas, or to any service member.

UPDATE: Sgt. Hook has initiated a worthy project known as Angel Baskets to provide holiday meals to your Soldiers and their families. Be sure to visit and donate if you can!