December 2, 2025
REMINDER: Deadline is Thursday, December 4.
The City of Cape Coral is proud to participate in the 92.5 FOX News “10,000 for the Troops” campaign, collecting holiday cards for deployed service members. Mayor John Gunter encourages all residents and visitors to join in this heartfelt initiative.
“As a community, we are always seeking meaningful ways to express our gratitude to the brave men and women serving our country. Participating in the ‘10,000 for the Troops’ campaign is a simple way for Cape Coral to show our support and remind our deployed service members they are never far from home, especially during the holidays,” said Mayor John Gunter. “Let’s come together as a community and deliver 10,000 messages of hope and appreciation.”
Cape Coral Drop-off Locations:
Cape Coral City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Slipaway Food Truck and Marina, 1811 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Fathoms Restaurant & Bar, 5785 Cape Harbour Dr #106, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Bubba’s Roadhouse & Saloon, 2121 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Hooked Island Grill, 1708 Cape Coral Pkwy W, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Mel’s Diner, 1331 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Please note: The deadline for card drop-offs is Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Card-Signing Guidelines:
Address your card to “Dear Warrior” or use a similar greeting.
Sign with your first name and your town and state.
Cards must be unsealed and should not include glitter, photos, or personal information.
This Christmas, while families gather at home, thousands of America’s sons and daughters will serve far away—protecting and waiting for word from home. The City of Cape Coral is partnering with 92.5 FOX News and asking for something simple: a Christmas card. Just a few words. A reminder they’re not forgotten. It may seem small, but when you’re thousands of miles away, it means everything. Let’s send 10,000 cards. 10,000 messages of gratitude. 10,000 reminders of home.
For questions, please email jeff@925foxnews.com.