(Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs)
Yokota Air Base – Yokota shoppers can make a difference to those in need in the military community by donating to military relief funds this holiday season.
Donations can be made to Army Emergency Relief (AER) or the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) during checkout in the Exchange facilities or on ShopMyExchange.com. Shoppers can also donate to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) at select Exchanges in the Pacific Region.
“As the holidays approach and the busy shopping season that comes with them, it is an even more important time to think of those in need in the military community,” said Yokota Exchange General Manager Andrew Defelice. “The Yokota Exchange is honored to have such generous shoppers who always support these important relief organizations year after year.”
The Exchange has partnered with the AER and AFAF since 2017 and the NMCRS since 2023. In those seven years, Exchange shoppers have donated $9.35 million to relief funds.
Shoppers can donate at Exchange registers, including self-checkout. Online shoppers will receive a prompt with a donation option when checking out on ShopMyExchange.com.
AER, AFAF and NMCRS provide grants, scholarships, interest-free loans, charitable donations and more to active-duty service members, Retirees, Guard members and families. For more info, visit publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/give/.
