Mars Area Middle School Student Government is collecting leftover Halloween candy, Monday, Nov. 1, through Monday, Nov. 8, to benefit Operation Gratitude Halloween Candy Give-Back Program.

 All candy must be in its original wrapper(s) and unopened. Donations may be dropped off at the school’s main entrance during school hours.

Operation Gratitude will distribute all collected candy in the form of care packages to troops deployed overseas, veterans and first responders. For more information, visit www.operationgratitude.com.