Mecosta County residents came out to CK's Place give back to service men and women who are stationed around the country and overseas.

The annual Jerky for the Troops event took place Monday.

The event allows anyone to send a box filled with venison jerky, candy, personal care items and other items to active duty military members, it's been going on for the the past 15 years.

Kay Sharpe of Mecosta has been participating for over 10 years.

"I think it is a great and wonderful thing what Colin (Kelley) is doing for the troops,” Sharpe said. “I went to the store and purchased $100 worth in candy, deodorant and other goodies for the troops and the kids here helped me send it.”

More than 700 pounds of jerky will be sent to military members through the program this year.