CONTRIBUTED TO THE FLASH
ERATH COUNTY (November 5, 2016) – The Erath County DAVA & DAV #234 chapters are working on a “Boots on the Ground” project for the Fall 2016.
Items will be collected and sent to the troops in Afghanistan/ Iraq to help comfort them and let them know we are there for them in all ways. Attached is a list of items that may be collected and dropped off at the local DAV office and packaged to be sent in partnership with a current military person who will help distribute the items to our troops.
The DAVA & DAV will be working with local schools and others to see some personal touches are also added to the packages. Letters, notes, and comfort items can help someone who is far away from home. Please take time to review the list, let me know if there are things that need to be added to the list, and talk to others about maybe joining in this worthwhile project.
Thank You for All Your Help
Paula Maness, Commander DAVA 234
Harry Woodward, Commander DAV 234
Military Approved Items
PROTEIN POWDER & PROTEIN BARS
POWDER DRINK MIX (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, Hot Chocolate)
TUNA & CHICKEN SALAD (in foil pouches, or ready-to-eat kits)
BEEF JERKY / SLIM JIMS SUNFLOWER SEEDS & PUMPKIN SEEDS
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins / Ritz Crackers Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars / Cliff Bars
NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted preferred)
MICROWAVE FOOD (Chef-Boy-R-Dee, stews, etc.)
Cereal (Small, individual boxes)
Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)
Caffeinated energy gum or candy (to stay alert)
Lip Balm / Chap Stick / Carmex / Blistex
Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
Combs / Brushes (in original packaging, please)
Deodorant (travel size)
Shaving Cream in Tubes / Shaving Soap (No CANS of Shaving Cream!)
Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
Mouthwash (travel size)
Breath Mints / Breath Strips
Lozenges / Cough Drops
Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
Moleskin & Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
iTunes® Gift Cards
DVD Movies (new or used – recent releases only, please!)
Xbox Games, PSP, PS2 & PS3 Games (new or used)
Computer Flash Drives & Camera Memory Cards
Portable CD players / headphones
Electronic handheld games
Small homemade gifts – reminders & comforts of “home” (No homemade food yet!)
Small photographs or posters of scenery for their tents & walls
Small crafts kits, scrap-booking items
Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars sent in Dec. & Jan.
Game Books: (Crossword Puzzles / Word Search Books / Math Puzzle books / MAD LIBS / Logic Problems / Sudoku)
Yo-Yo’s, Dominoes, Poker Chips & Mats, Dice
Board games (UNO, Othello, Checkers – travel size is great, too!)
Dart Boards (regular or magnetic – any size)
Nerf Footballs / Whiffle bats, balls & Mitts / Sports equipment
Frisbees / Hacky sacks
Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind-up or battery-operated)
T-SHIRTS: Cotton green & tan undershirts – new
SOCKS: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton or wool)
PHONE CARDS – Pre-Paid
Stationary/Stamps/Envelopes
Paperback books in good condition (All Genre)
Other? Give us suggestions. Some things cannot be sent to this area, but many things may be needed or appreciated but not be on this list.
CARDS & LETTERS:
The troops love to hear from all of us and mail brightens their days! These are the MOST IMPORTANT items we can send our troops & we can never have too many, so please keep writing! Consider making a patriotic banner or poster to send inside one of our care packages! Letters of encouragement from school classes, group and individual are also good.
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