Troopathon and Sacramento Courts Launch Operation Mail Call

Nonprofit partners with local courts to send care packages to U.S. troops overseas.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:49pm

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Volunteers with the nonprofit organization Troopathon, in partnership with the Sacramento Collaborative Courts, prepared and shipped care packages containing hygiene essentials, snacks, and letters of support to U.S. troops stationed in Iran on Thursday as part of Operation Mail Call.

Why it matters

The Operation Mail Call initiative aims to provide morale-boosting supplies and messages to American service members deployed overseas, helping them feel remembered and supported during their service.

The details

The care packages were assembled using donated funds and supplies, and will be shipped via the U.S. Postal Service to ensure the troops receive the items. Troopathon says it works closely with the troops to understand their specific needs and requests when putting together these care packages.

  • On Thursday, March 13, 2026, the care packages were shipped to U.S. troops in Iran.

The players

Troopathon

A nonprofit organization that coordinates care package drives and shipments to support U.S. troops stationed overseas.

Sacramento Collaborative Courts

A partnership of local courts in Sacramento, California that collaborated with Troopathon on the Operation Mail Call initiative.

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What’s next

The nonprofit says it can only continue Operation Mail Call with ongoing donations from the public. Individuals interested in supporting the effort can call 1 (844) 287-6677 to contribute.

The takeaway

Through partnerships between community organizations and local institutions, Operation Mail Call demonstrates how citizens can come together to provide meaningful support and morale-boosting care for U.S. troops serving overseas.