SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club will host a Red, White and View event at Avaya Stadium on June 11 to package and distribute goods on behalf of Operation: Care and Comfort, benefitting the United States Military. The day will also feature a viewing party for the United States vs. Paraguay Copa America match in the 7UP Epicenter Fan Zone.

Earthquakes staff and academy players, along with OCC volunteers and members of the general public will come together on June 11 to pack and sort goods that will be shipped off to the military. The packing event begins at 1 p.m. PT. Gates will then open for the viewing party at 3 p.m. PT, with the U.S. match against Paraguay kicking off at 4 p.m. PT. The afternoon will include food, drinks and activities for families in the 7UP Epicenter Fan Zone. The Quakes will also host a silent auction at the event with proceeds helping send troops to the California Clasico against the LA Galaxy at Stanford Stadium on June 25.

Fans interested in helping volunteer for the OCC packing event can click here to register. The first 100 fans to register will be guaranteed a spot to help pack goods and will receive a free lunch, as well as being entered into a raffle.

To further support the military, the club will also make packages available for purchase to help send members of the U.S. Armed Forces to the California Clasico on June 25. In addition to sending members of the military to the match, customers may also receive group tickets to the contest at Stanford Stadium, Quakes branded military scarves, a VIP field visit and tickets to a future match at Avaya Stadium, depending on the package selected. A portion of each purchase will go to OCC to benefit the United States Military.

About Operation: Care and Comfort

Americans support our Troops serving in times of war in many ways: Writing letters, mailing care packages, welcome home events, or by showing support for a deployed service member or Veteran's family. Americans open up their hearts, homes, and wallets to show that they support those who serve our country. The unique programs of Operation: Care and Comfort (OCC) (an all volunteer 501(c)(3) organization) carries on this tradition allowing caring Americans to donate their time, talent, and treasure to honor those currently serving our country and those who have served.

Operation: Care and Comfort came to life in April of 2003 when the three co-founders decided to combine their efforts to support the military troops in the Bay Area that were stationed in combat zones overseas. In those early stages, they became a part of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and grew from there, thanks to the hard, work and dedication of its volunteers.