Moon Pies & RC Colas Headed To East KY Military

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Posted: 1:08 PM Apr 20, 2008
Last Updated: 1:34 PM Apr 20, 2008

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WEST LIBERTY, KY -- Anyone who grew up in Appalachia knows the down-home delight of chomping down on a "Moon Pie" and swigging down some cold "RC Cola," especially during the halcyon days of a youthful, sweltering summer.

Add to that how important "things from home" are to troops stationed in a war zone, and you got a lot of country-folk troops in for a not-so-haute cruisine, homey treat, compliments of the West Liberty Kiwanis Club.

The West Liberty Kiwanis will be donating the Moon Pies and RC Colas to the Mid-East Ky. American Red Cross for troops from Eastern Kentucky serving in "harm's way."

The club plans to present the Moon Pies and RC Colas to the Red Cross Chapter at its regular meeting Monday, April 28 at noon at Pattie's Place restautant on Prestonsburg Street in West Liberty.

Donations from the Chattanooga, TN bakery that makes Moon Pies and RC distributors from Whitesburg and Paintsville are making the donations possible. No word on how much the donations cost, but for the troops intended it will be a feast.

For the uninitiated, a "Moon Pie" is a large chocolate covered cookie-shaped pastry with a graham cracker and marshmellow center. An RC Cola is (or was) a hyper-carbonated regional competitor with Coca Cola and Pepsi, especially appreciated in Appalachian rural America.

Both often inspired callow youthful, chomp-down, swig and belch contests in days long gone by.

For additional information, contact: Langley Franklin - West Liberty Kiwanis Club, 606-743-4415.

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Posted by: Thelma Location: Worthington on Apr 23, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Just for the record, I happen to be a huge supporter of our troops serving in Iraq and have sent numerous care packages to unknown troops, having found one in particular was from Kentucky and missed having an "Ale-8", I called the distributor in Mt. Sterling and had them ship 3 cases (cans) to my adopted troop. The personnel at the Ale-8 offices were awesome to work with, another thank you. Really gives me that warm fuzzy feeling anytime I see a story like this!! Kudos to the RC/Moon Pie personnel

Posted by: PC Location: Cumberland on Apr 23, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Thats awesome!I think that our guys shouldget whatever that they want to eat, there the ones that is fightin for our freedom !!! Thanks to our soldiers !!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL !!!!

Posted by: donny Location: ky on Apr 22, 2008 at 10:38 PM
nothing like a moon pie and a rc cola.send them my way.

Posted by: Jethro Location: Rat Cheer on Apr 21, 2008 at 11:47 AM
When i was a kid a frequently heard expression noting a job well done was "Give that boy an R.C. cola and a Moon Pie!". Let's hope this gesture doesn't offend Obama. It's great to see some down home culture going to our troops. Thanks for keeping us safe and free, Godspeed.

Posted by: LOUISE Location: RICHMOND on Apr 21, 2008 at 09:03 AM
THIS IS GREAT!!! AND BLESSINGS TO THE PEOPLE WHO ORGANIZED IT.

Posted by: moonpie lover Location: pikeville on Apr 20, 2008 at 11:37 PM
this is an excellent and appropriate idea! so nostalgic too. hats off to you guys...

Posted by: Wow Location: Richmond on Apr 20, 2008 at 09:43 PM
A moonpie and an RC cola. Also known as a miners or laborers lunch. Now we just sit and gte fat on them for fun lol. Glad to here the troops will be getting this little treat, as everything but enemy is always in short supply in war. Maybe we should choose these brands more often as they show support to our troops regardless of what reasons they are at war. Thats true patriotism.

Posted by: JOE Location: EASTERN PART OF KY on Apr 20, 2008 at 05:07 PM
they left out one other with the RC AND MOONPIE A BAG OF PENUTS GOES INTO THE BOTTLE OF RC . TKS

Posted by: Charlie Location: Lexington on Apr 20, 2008 at 04:24 PM
That is great. I am sure the will like it.

Posted by: Mom Location: KY on Apr 20, 2008 at 01:57 PM
I think this is absolutely wonderful! How about some other places donating things for the troops? Hey Walmart, have YOU sent them anything? You sure get enough of our money to help keep you at the top.

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