A Halloween-themed logo with a purple circular background, featuring the text 'Annual Halloween Candy Buy Back' in orange and purple fonts. The logo includes a cartoon character of a tooth dressed as a mummy holding a skull-shaped lollipop in one hand and dollar bills in the other.

Got Candy?

SHARE THE SWEETNESS

PUT YOUR HALLOWEEN CANDY TO GOOD USE. DONATE YOUR CANDY FOR MILITARY CARE PACKAGES.

For years, our patients have helped us collect thousands of pounds of Halloween candy to bring smiles to our troops and their families. While we’re no longer collecting candy in-office or offering cash buybacks, we’re still encouraging families to share the sweetness by donating directly to Troopathon, the organization that makes it all happen!

This change means your candy can still brighten someone’s day—just sent straight to those who pack and deliver care packages for military families.

Donate Candy to Troopathon for

MILITARY CARE PACKAGES

Four soldiers in camouflage uniform standing outdoors holding military care packages with candy from troopathon, smiling, with barbed wire and a building in the background.
Four U.S. Army soldiers opening military care package boxes of snacks, candy, and supplies from troopathon's candy buyback program outdoors under a shaded wooden structure with a car and a blue sky in the background.
A soldier sitting in a tan military vehicle, smiling, with a box labeled 'Priority Mail' on his lap which is a military care package sent by troopathon that includes candy from candy buyback program, surrounded by military gear and equipment.

How to Donate Your Candy

  1. Collect and Pack Your Candy
    Keep candy in its original wrapping (chocolate is welcome!).

  2. Ship Your Donation by December 31, 2025
    Send your candy directly to Troopathon’s Operation Center:
    Troopathon Operation Center
    3105 Fite Circle, Suite 108
    Sacramento, CA 95827
    Contact: Scott Raab – (916) 441-6197 | scott@troopathon.org

Optional: Register your donation and see this year’s total collected at troopathon.org/halloween-candy-buyback

Extra Ways to Make It Meaningful

  • Add a note or drawing from your child to include in a care package.

  • Donate travel-size hygiene items like toothbrushes and toothpaste (they’re always appreciated!).

  • Share your experience online with @Troopathon and hashtags #HCBB and #HCBB2025 to spread the word!

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5 TIPS TO TAKE THE SCARY OUT OF HALLOWEEN CANDY

“When Halloween rolls around each year, everywhere you look, kids are being bombarded by candy displays and sugary treats. While there's no denying the fun of this spooky holiday, it can be truly scary for their teeth!

So how can you and your kids enjoy all the festivities without damaging your dental health??

Check out these 5 simple suggestions from Dr. Daren Gehring at Cache Valley Pediatric Dentistry…”

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