Operation Sugar Plum
Find support during the Holiday Season with Army Community Service (ACS). Accepting applications through November 20.
Nov 4 2026 - Nov 20 2026
Nov 4 2026 - Nov 20 2026
Army Community Service (ACS) presents Operation Sugar Plum 2026. ACS recognizes that the holiday season can be difficult financially for some of our families. For this reason, each year, ACS partners with local donors to help support service members and their families during the holidays.
Through Operation Sugar Plum, eligible families assigned to Fort Belvoir are given financial assistance in the form of gift cards, toys and food vouchers.
Eligibility:
- Active Duty
- E - 5 and below
- Assigned to Fort Belvoir with at least one child aged 18 or under
Applications are available for pick-up and accepted in person, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. at ACS.
Registration Information
Application period: October 19 - November 20
Requirements:
- Visit ACS to confirm eligibility and pick up a recipient application.
- Complete application including all signatures (applications MUST be signed by the Service Member's Commanding Officer or First Sergeant).
- Return completed application to ACS by close of business, November 20.
- Complete one personal finance course. (Classes listed on application form.)
- Applicant MUST register and complete this course to receive assistance.
- A spouse may attend the course as a substitute for their Service Member.
Applicants will be notified if their application has been accepted.
Please note: There are two major Holiday Assistance Programs: Operation Sugar Plum and Project USO Elf. To ensure all eligible Families in need of support are given an opportunity to receive assistance during the holidays, applicants may only participate in one program.
For more information, please call +1 (571)231-7000 or +1 (571)231-01.
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Interested in donating?
Please call +1 (571)231-7000 or +1 (571)231-01! We are accepting toys, books and gift cards only and all donation drop-offs must be scheduled in advance.
