Turning Tricks into Treats for the Troops

Halloween has come and gone and depending upon your child's "success" in trick-or-treating, there may be way too much candy in your house.

If you’re looking to give away your kids candy you may want to head to the in Crofton.

The Crofton dental office is offering kids a chance to cash in their candy and help local servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.The is hosting a Halloween Candy Buy Back Nov. 1-7 at the Defense Highway location.

“It’s a way for the kids to get rid of the candy that may not be good for them or their orthodontic treatments and do something good to help the troops,” said office administrator Debbie Mandrich.

The buy back program exchanges children’s Halloween candy for one dollar per pound. That candy will then be shipped to Anne Arundel County troops with family ties to the dental office staff.

The also plans to match each dollar the kids earn and donate that amount to a local YMCA.

The Halloween Candy Buy Back Program’s Facebook event page has more details on the fundraiser.