ADOPT-A-UNIT

"Whitehead-Muzzall Junior Girls Unit" prepare care packages as part of our "Adopt a Unit" program.  Donations of items or monetary donations to support the postage for these is much appreciated.  Look for the collection box at the VFW Post.  We send letters, cards and all sorts of goodies to encourage our troops.  Thank you for your support.
 
Here is a list of suggested care package items that the troops could use (from www.troopcarepackage.com ).
 
FOOD ITEMS:
*Instant coffee
*Tea bags
*non-dairy coffee creamer
*Powdered Gatorade
*Powdered hot chocolate
*Kool-Aid (presweetened)
*Slim Jims and Beef Jerky
*Chex mix
*Crackers and Easy Cheese
*Cookies
*Single servings of bagged chips
*Little Debbie snack cakes
*Rice Krispie Treats
*Dry cereal
*Microwave popcorn
*Granola bars
*Power bars
*Dried fruit
*Tuna or Chicken (canned or in a pouch)
*Sardines
*Spices
*Oatmeal
*Salsa
*Lollipops
*Hard Candy
*Bubble gum
*Marshmallows
*Fast food condiments
*Canned or Instant soup
*Ramen Noodles and Cup a Soup
*Ragu Express
*Kraft Easy Mac
*Canned Fruit
*Canned Beans and Franks
*Fruit/Jell-O cups and puddings

PERSONAL ITEMS:
*Baby wipes
*Razors
*Toilet Paper
*Shampoo, conditioner
*Soap or body wash
*Toothpaste
*Toothbrushes
*Mouth wash
*Dental floss
*Deodorant
*Eye drops
*Contact lens cleaner
*Chapstick
*Sun block
*Bug spray
*Skin so soft (Avon)
*Lotion
*Liquid hand sanitizer
*Baby powder
*Foot powder
*Socks (white and black)
*Towels
*Combs and brushes
*Cotton balls
*Nail clippers
*Nyquil and Dayquil
*Tylenol

 PRACTICAL ITEMS:
*Batteries
*Phone cards (AT&T)
*Clorox wipes
*Stress balls
*Small flash lights
*Hand Warmers
*Paper and envelopes
*Pens and Pencils
*Magazines
*Newspapers
*Paperback books
*Jokes and comics
*Puzzles
*Journals
*Disposable cameras
*Yo Yo's
*Squirt guns
*Frisbees
*Dart boards
*Hackie sacks
*Jump ropes
*Mini fans
*Balloons
*Electronics hand held games
*Portable CD players
*Bandannas
*Wool Blankets
*Febreze
*Candles
*CDs and DVDs
*all occasion blank note cards (birthdays, holidays...)
 

FOR FEMALES:
*Feminine hygiene products (Tampons, panty liners)
*Hair bands
*Pony tail holders
*Hair clips
*Q-tips
*Small mirrors
*Body sprays
*Hair spray
*Hair gel


Items for Troops to Give to the Children overseas

• Shoes (used OK/sneakers too)
• Knitted items such as hats, mittens, socks, sweaters and blankets
• Soccer Balls, Footballs
• Frisbees
• Small toys
• Stuffed Animals
• Child sunglasses (Hot item)
• Bubble gum/Chewing Gum
• Potato stix (small cans)
• Chips
• Pretzels
• Rice Krispie Treats
• Goldfish crackers
• School supplies
 
Items may be delivered to the Post, or you may call Amy Hannold 360-675-2338 to arrange pickup or for questions.  Thank you for helping to support our troops!