About Us

OUR MISSION

Combat Cookies is a passionate, grassroots 501(c)3 nonprofit founded and operated by veterans. Our mission is to uplift the spirits of U.S. military members deployed overseas by sending them freshly baked cookies that bring a taste of home. Being away from home can be challenging, but a simple cookie can serve as a comforting reminder of the love and support they have back home.

Storefront

ABOUT OUR STOREFRONT

Our mission began in 2018 from the cozy confines of our home. By the end of 2020, our home was bursting at the seams with cookies and love, prompting us to find a dedicated space to expand our mission. In May 2021, we proudly opened our doors to the public for the first time, sharing the same beloved cookie recipes with our military members and the community.

When someone requests a box of cookies to be shipped overseas to a deployed military member, there's no cost required. To fund our mission, we welcome you to our storefront at 294 Market St, Dayton, IN, open every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Here, you can enjoy our freshly baked cookies, cupcakes, and our Cake of the Week in exchange for a donation. Additionally, you can sponsor a box of cookies to be sent to one of the members on our waiting list for $35, covering ingredients, packaging, and shipping.

Our storefront is uniquely decorated, thanks to my talented stepdad, with features like a custom-made tank display case, a 3/4 size Jeep front end, and a miniature log cabin. You’ll also find original artwork by Brandon that adds a special touch.

We love involving our supporters in our mission. For each box we ship overseas, we encourage kids and adults to decorate the cardboard boxes and create thank you cards. We also have a wonderful local couple, Doug and Vicki Willis, who cut out stars from worn and tattered flags to send a piece of home overseas with each box.

Come visit us on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM and every 3rd Thursday of the month to see what we’re all about and enjoy some delicious treats!

Check our Facebook page for special hours, especially around holidays.

Who are we and why are we doing this?

My name is Brandi, my husband, Brandon, and I have over 38 years of military experience combined in the U.S. Air Force. We have both been on deployments (never together) and know what it is like to sacrifice time away from our families, miss holidays and other important occasions due to the priority of the mission. It is part of our lives and we have come to understand that we have to make sacrifices for the mission so we “suck it up” just like the majority of military members.

We made the decision to start this cookie adventure in our lives because we understand what it was like being deployed overseas. I remember being one of the fortunate ones who received some type of mail almost every single day from my family and friends. I remember my military friends giving me a hard time because they couldn’t believe people wanted to send me things that often (they were haters). My mom would send me the local newspaper (back when newspapers were popular) on a weekly basis. The paper was from our small town where the most striking crime of the day was a neighbor’s dog barking too much. While it was not that exciting to read, it was still nice to have something from home. One of my most memorable pieces of mail is when my sister would send me a letter about once a week with a funny story of something that her 6 year old son would say. Kids always say the funniest thing and she would capture it in writing and send it off to me to keep me laughing. When I would get mail from anyone, I was so grateful. I was grateful that someone cared enough to send me a gift (even if it was just a letter or card). I looked forward to the mail every single day. My military friends looked forward to the mail when I would receive a large box because they knew I would share the contents with them. With this being said, my husband and I thought how great it would be if we could be a part of the sending end rather than the receiving end. I love to bake cakes and cupcakes but the thought of icing smeared on a box lid accompanied by cake crumbs didn’t sound appealing. Therefore, the cookie idea was born. We are happy to give to our brothers and sisters in arms overseas as they are making sacrifices thousands of miles away from their families and friends in exchange for keeping us safe. It’s not always an easy task but someone has to do it and we are proud to be a part of the small percentage who serve and proud to be supporters as well.