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PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS

ITEMS NEEDED FOR TROOPS

The most needed items right now:
April 4th 2010- It's getting nice and hot overseas now and we are getting requests for all kinds of drink mixes in all kinds of flavors in individual packets. Dried fruits are another very popular request. Slim Jims and Beef Jerky, Granola and health food bars and Vitamins are always big vote getters. We can't forget that these folks need a lot of energy all the time so they are also asking for "Muscle Stuff" protein shake mixes, Cell mass and energy boosters. Lip Balm, sunscreen, bug spray and lotion are also going to be VERY important now. Any and all donations are needed and appreciated

Jan. 18- With more of our people heading into afghanistan and more on the way, we are starting to hear more requests for linens and camping supplies. We are still in great need for the items listed below.

Dec. 28 - Glove and sock warmers, Female toiletries, Vitamins, Bodybuilding and protein mixes, Energy drink mixes and bars, Lip Balm, Lotion, and flushable baby wipes have been heavily requested lately.

March. 1- We are in desperate need of individually packaged snacks like granola bars, cookies, nuts, Slim Jims, Beef jerky, etc. The troops put these items in their vest and pants pockets and take with them on missions since no prep is needed... And as always, DVD movies, old OR new, Soccer balls, Beanie Babies or any other small stuffed animals.

SNACKS FROM HOME: Troops love the kinds of snacks we take for granted because they can't get them in the field. These items are a great reminder of home and sending them shows we care!

*Drink mixes, i.e. Gatorade, iced tea, Kool-Aid, and lemonade (Crystal Light) To Go
*Caffeinated Coffee, powdered creamers, sugar packets or boxes
*Beef sticks/jerky/Slim Jims                                                               *Gum
Chips/pretzels/cookies                                                                           Candy
Packets of instant oatmeal                                                                         Microwave Popcorn

Regular, Peanut and Peanut Butter M&M’s Protein Powder
Individual serving sized cereal boxes Protein or soy bars

Nuts, especially peanuts Snack cakes/pastries

Vienna sausages (non pork)                                                                     Dried Fruit and fruit cups
Chef Boy R Dee, any little microwavable cups                                          Tuna pouches
Ramen Noodles in cups, Campbells Soup In Hand, any cup-a-soup

TOILETRIES: Believe it or not the troops sometimes have to go a long time without a shower so these items are greatly appreciated and once again, these items are things we take for granted!

*Baby wipes
*Deodorant
*Shampoo
*Soap/body wash/hand sanitizer
Toothpaste and toothbrushes, floss, mouthwash
Shaving cream (non-aerosol), Razors and extra blades. (or disposable razors)
Q-tips
Toilet paper and Kleenex tissues
Wash clothes, hand towels and bath towels
Sun Screen and Bug Spray

OTHER: These items will make life a little easier for our troops!

*Ziploc snack, sandwich, Quart and Gallon sized bags
*Air Fresheners
*Alkaline batteries AA, AAA
Tupperware/Rubbermaid/Glad/Ziploc storage containers
Notepads/notebooks/notebook paper, pencils and pens, envelopes, stationary, postcards, blank greeting cards
Disposable cameras

ENTERTAINMENT ITEMS: Our troops work a LOT of hours and when they do get downtime, they need something to help them unwind.

*DVD’s (movies)CD’s (music)
Any kind of entertainment items would be greatly appreciated, i.e. DVD's, X-box games, PS2 games, board games, playing cards, Crossword puzzle books, word search books, etc.
Sports equipment
Current magazines, etc.

HUMANITARIAN ITEMS: Being able to give these items to the kids and adults in countries where they have so little helps the moral of our troops. It also builds a very import relationship between the locals and our troops that helps build security now and is needed for the future of these foreign countries.

*Soccer balls
Individually wrapped hard candies
Matchbox cars
Beanie Babies and other small stuffed animals
Kids shoes and warm clothing items (for kids AND adults)

School supplies, notebooks, pencils, etc.

Items highlighted, bolded and * are the most requested