Halloween Candy Buy Back 2014. The Halloween Candy Buy Back Program encourage kids to part with their candy in exchange for money. The 'trick-or-treating' candy is then sent to U.S. troops through the Operation Gratitude program. Local Halloween Candy Buy Back 2014 prevents kids from overdosing on high-sugar sweets that cause cavities, weight gain and gives U.S. troops overseas to get a feel for Halloween treats from home. And it keeps parents pleased, avoiding frequent visits to the dentist's office.
"Most of the candy gets shipped to the troops overseas through Operation Gratitude and what we cannot ship, like chocolate goes to local nursing homes...," shared DDS from the Stutler Family Dental in Brownsburg, Indiana, Brad Stutler in an online report by WishTV.com.
Dr. Chris Kammer started the Halloween Candy Buy Back Program in 2005 to keep candy 'off the streets.' Combined with Operation Gratitude and Spry, it also gives U.S. soldiers a 'Halloween away from home.' It's a win-win for all parties involved.
The kids get to eat as much candy as they want and pig out for a couple of days. And whatever candy is left over - 17 months worth of candy on average - is shipped to troops.
Dr. Steven Wainess of Detroit will buy back candy after the Halloween celebrations for a $1 a pound of unopened sweets: "We always say 'hey have the candy, eat for a couple of days, gorge out, have a great time then get rid of it," Wainess said. "This is a great way to do it, and the kids are more than happy to bring back the bags. They get so much, they can't eat it anyway."
