Get rid of extra candy with Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give Back Program

Trick-or-Treating season is here and dentists around Columbus are giving kids incentive to donate some of their candy through Halloween Candy Buy Back. Pick out a few favorites, and get rid of the rest!

You can also ship your leftover candy directly to Operation Gratitude so that they can distribute it to our troops. You will be responsible for shipping costs. See details and FAQ’s here.

Kids will receive money and/or goodie bags for donating 1 pound or more of their Halloween candy, which will be sent overseas to our troops through Veteran’s organizations.  Troops will get to enjoy a taste of the Halloween holiday and will often pass out candy to kids that they encounter on their duties overseas.

How much candy does your child REALLY need – it’s bad for their teeth and health!

Check out the list of Dental Office around Central Ohio who are participating, or click here for other locations in the US. These dental offices are generously donating their own money for the buy back programs and for shipping the candy to Operation Gratitude – support the cause by bringing in the candy! 

Click on the links or contact the offices with questions or for additional details. Most are collecting in the few days after trick-or-treating, but may be limited to specific hours.  You don’t have to be a patient to stop in and donate.

The following dental offices have participated in the past, but are NOT confirmed for 2022. Check links, or check with your local dental office. Offices are usually collecting through the first week of November.

Pediatric Dentistry of Central Ohio
1600 Cross Creeks Blvd.
Pickerington, OH, 43147
Phone: 614-863-8500
Email: pdco1600@gmail.com
www.pediatricdentistryofcentralohio.com

We haven’t been able to verify that many local offices are participating. Check out our article of other places you can donate leftover Halloween candy.

The below offices participating in 2019, but do not appear to be participating in 2020.

Jeffrey L. Agnart, DDS
240 B Market Street
New Albany, OH, 43054
Phone: 614-775-0840
www.newalbanysmiles.com

Delaware Pediatric Dentistry
3769 Columbus Pike Ste 100
DELAWARE, OH, 43015
Phone: (740) 657-1562
www.delawarekidsdentist.com

Pataskala Family Dental
722 Corylus Drive
Pataskala, OH, 43062
Phone: (740) 964-5138
Email: pataskalafamilydental@gmail.com
www.pataskalafamilydental.com

Dental Reflections Dublin
5080 Bradenton Ave Suite A
Dublin, OH, 43017
Phone: 614-799-5576
Email: info@dentalreflectionsdublin.com
www.dentalreflectionsdublin.com