Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Care Packages for U.S. Soldiers

Ms. Sheehan's class is currently collecting items to place into care packages for soldiers currently serving in Iraq. We would like for each student to bring in at least one of the following items to donate:

CANDY
    Candy (heat resistant)
    Fruit Breezes (throat drops)
    Twizzlers
CORRESPONDENCE
    Writing Paper and Envelopes
    Pens/Pencils
DENTAL
    Floss
    Mouthwash
    Toothbrushes
    Toothpaste
DRINK
    Coffee (instant)
    Coffee Creamer
    Gatorade
    Powdered Drink Mixes
    Tea Mixes (sweet)
    KoolAid bursts- to freeze
FOOD (including dry goods, snacks)
    Sugar packets
    Bars (Clif or Balance)
    Beef Jerky
    Canned Fruit (pop top cans)
    Cereal (in small boxes)
    Girl Scout Cookies
    Granola Bars
    Gum
    Oatmeal (instant)
    Pop-Tarts
    Ravioli (pop top cans)
    Tuna Kits
GAMES
    Board Games
    Checkers (travel size)
    Chess (travel size)
    Crossword Puzzles
    Playing Cards
MUSIC
    CD Fanny Packs
    CDs
    Tapes
    DVDs new and used
    Hand held electronic games
    Sodoku books
PRINTED MATERIALS
    Books (novels, short stories)
    Newspapers (local)
    Magazines
TOILETRIES/HYGIENE
    Baby Wipes
    Nose spray
    Eye Drops
    Deodorant
    Femine Hygiene Products (for female soldiers)
    Foot Powder
    Hairbrushes
    Hand Lotion
    Hand Sanitizers (waterless)
    Nail Clippers
    Q-Tips
    Razors (disposable)
    Shampoo
    Sunscreen
    Tissues (heavy duty - i.e. Puffs)
    Travel size body wash
    Tylenol (individual packets)
Other
    Plastic spoons
    American Flags (small)
    Baggies (with zip lock)
    Batteries (AA, D, ....)
    Bug Spray (must be packaged in zip-lock bag)
    Duct Tape
    Disposable Cameras
    Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, lots of batteries)
    Fans (battery powered - small - with extra batteries)
    Fly Strips
    Fly Swatters
    Pre-Paid Phone Cards
    Shoe Insole Cushions
    Socks (cushioned white calf high)

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