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Honor Our Military Collection Drive- Operation WE CARE

Honor Our Military Collection Drive


Nov. 1st thru Dec. 1st
Collection of items for Care Packages
FOOD ITEMS

Beef Jerky / Slim Jims
COFFEE, Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas,
Sugar, & Powdered Creamer Packets
Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool‐Aid, Crystal Light)
Pumpkin Seeds or Sunflower Seeds (salted)
Tuna in foil pouches (no cans)
Protein Powders, Protein Bars, Snack foods (small packs) Gum & Hard Candy (individually wrapped), Nuts
Granola Bars, Power Bars, Cereal Bars, cookies
Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll‐Ups, Gummies,
DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles, Cup‐O‐Soup: just add water)
MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Mac'n'Cheese...)
Cheese & Cracker packs
Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass)
Oatmeal Packs (Instant), Cereal (Small, individual boxes)
String cheese packets

TOILETRIES:

Travel Sized Wet Wipes
Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
Shampoo, Conditioner (travel size), Hair Gel, Comb, Brush, Bobby Pins
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine), Nasal Spray
Shaving Soap (in boxes or tubes), Razors (disposable)
Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q‐tips) travel size, Cotton Balls
Band‐aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits
Deodorant (travel size), Lip balm, Chap Stick
Baby Powder, Foot Powder (travel size)
Moleskin, Shoe Insole Cushions (gel)
Loufa Sponges, Buff Puffs, Washcloths
Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
Bug Spray, DEET, Skin‐So‐Soft, mosquito netting,
repellant in plastic pump bottles only – no aerosol
Hand & Body Lotion, Moisturizer (travel size)
Mouthwash (travel size), Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Floss
VITAMINS (multi‐vitamins are always needed!)
Breath Mints, Breath Strips, Lozenges, Cough Drops
Nail files, Emery Boards, Nail Clippers
Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
OTHER ITEMS REQUESTED

Batteries: “AA” "AAA" and “C” are the most requested
DVDs, Handheld Games & Magazines (new or used)
Portable CD players, head phones, earbuds
Small homemade gifts ‐ little touch of "home"
Pens, mechanical pencils, Stationery, Envelopes
blank cards to send home
Day planners, Small, Pocket Calendars
Double‐sided tape
Crossword Puzzles, Word Search Books, MAD LIBS
Math Puzzle books, Logic Problems, Sudoku
Yo‐Yo's, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice
Board games (UNO, Othello, checkers ‐ travel size is great, too!)
Nerf footballs, Whiffle balls, Mitts
Frisbees, Hackey sacks
35 mm disposable cameras
Flash Drives, Thumb Drives for laptop computer
Linens: Pillow cases, twin sheets, towels (green & tan)
T‐Shirts: Cotton green & tan under shirts (Sizes: M, L & XL)
Socks: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton and/or wool)
Small Flashlights (battery operated)
Air Fresheners
Patriotic items: USA flags, flags from your state, bandanas, baseball hats, football jerseys, banners.
Generic sunglasses
Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind up or battery‐operated)
Black or Green duct tape, small tool kits, dust masks, carpentry tools, Fly swatters, fly paper,
Religious booklets, small bibles, inspirational readings
Small toys & school supplies for Iraqi & Afghani children
Winter Hats & Blankets
Holiday Decorations
ATT Phone Cards


CARDS & LETTERS

The troops love to hear from all of us and Mail brightens their days!

These are MOST IMPORTANT and we can never have too many!

Note: Our troops do not need stamps as they're in war zones &
may send mail home to their loved ones at no charge.

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