Bake for Holloman: 2026 Airman Cookie Drive, Dec. 13 to 15
Published 11 November 2026
By Debbie Mauro
The "Share the Sweetness" Airman Cookie Drive is back at Holloman Air Force Base, and the goal this year is 10,000 homemade cookies for our Airmen. The Holloman Spouses Organization is collecting cookies December 13 to 15, 2026, with an off-base drop-off at the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce that anyone can use. Bake at home, pack your cookies in bags of three, skip the nuts, and drop them off.
This one is close to my heart. I grew up an Air Force brat, and I remember how much the holidays meant when you were far from family. For a young Airman living in the dorms, a bag of homemade cookies from a neighbor they have never met can make December feel a lot less lonely.
Why does the Airman Cookie Drive matter?
Many of the Airmen living in Holloman's dorms are a long way from home, and not everyone can travel for the holidays. A taste of home baking from the community goes a long way.
The cookie drive is a long-running Holloman tradition. Last year, first sergeants delivered the cookies to dorm Airmen, as Holloman AFB reported in December 2025. This year's drive is sponsored by the Holloman Spouses Organization, a nonprofit that supports Holloman families and the community.
Where and when can I drop off cookies?
There are two drop-off spots. The Chamber is open to everyone. The Community Activities Center is on base, so you need base access to use it.
| Drop-off | Address | Days and times | Who can use it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce | 1301 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo | Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 to 4 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m. to noon | Everyone |
| Holloman Community Activities Center (CAC) | 772 Idaho Ave., Bldg. 325, Holloman AFB | Monday, Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7:30 to 10 a.m. | Base access required |
What counts as a homemade cookie?
The drive asks for homemade cookies, meaning cookies you bake at home. Here is a quick guide.
| Counts | Does not count |
|---|---|
| Cookies baked from scratch in your kitchen | Store-bought packaged cookies, like a bag of sandwich cookies |
| Slice-and-bake refrigerated dough that you bake yourself | Cookies with nuts (the organizers ask you to avoid nuts) |
How should I pack them?
How to pack them: put your cookies in bags of three, and please avoid nuts. That is what the organizers ask for, so the cookies can be handed out easily.
A few general tips from my own kitchen, as suggestions only: let cookies cool completely before you bag them so they do not get soggy, and pick sturdy cookies that travel well, like sugar cookies, snickerdoodles or chocolate chip. Cookies with cream fillings or frosting that needs the fridge are harder to share, so I would save those for home.
How can I help even more?
Bake a double batch, then invite friends, coworkers, your church group or your kids' scout troop to join you. A cookie baking afternoon is a sweet way to spend a December weekend, and every bag of three gets us closer to 10,000.
Please share this post with anyone who loves to bake. If you are planning your whole holiday season, my Alamogordo holiday events and dates for 2026 has the rest of the calendar.
What does this mean for our community and families moving here?
Alamogordo and Holloman have always looked out for each other, and this drive is a good example. If you are PCSing to Holloman, it is nice to know your new town shows up for Airmen like this. My Holloman AFB relocation guide can help your family get settled.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 Holloman Airman Cookie Drive?
The "Share the Sweetness" Airman Cookie Drive runs December 13 to 15, 2026. Drop-off times are different at each location, so check the table before you go.
Where can I drop off cookies without base access?
Use the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce at 1301 N. White Sands Blvd. It takes cookies Sunday, Dec. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m., and Monday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Do the cookies have to be homemade?
Yes. Cookies must be baked at home, and slice-and-bake dough you bake yourself is fine, but store-bought packaged cookies do not count.
How should I package the cookies?
Pack them in bags of three. The organizers also ask you to avoid nuts.
Who is organizing the 2026 cookie drive?
The Holloman Spouses Organization is sponsoring this year's drive. The goal is 10,000 homemade cookies for Holloman Airmen.
Drive details come from the official Holloman Spouses Organization "Share the Sweetness" flyer, with the drop-off addresses confirmed on the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce and 49th Force Support Squadron websites, as of 11 November 2026. Times can change, so check with the organizers before you drop off.