Operation Enduring Support Requested Donations
2023 Christmas Care Packages for our Troops
APO/FPO Addresses of Individual Soldiers
Letters from School aged Children
Candy Canes & individually wrapped Christmas Candy
2024 Calendars
Puzzle Game books, Playing Cards
Gorilla Tape/ Duct Tape
Protein Bars / Granola Bars
Nutritional snacks, Pop Corn
Slim Jims & Beef Jerky (they really like these)
Nonperishable snacks with crackers (peanut butter or cheese)
Nonperishable chicken salad and Tuna/spreadable snacks with crackers *(no Pork items)
Individually wrapped snacks (No chips- too easily crushed)
Individually wrapped Hard candy/Gum
Hand warmers
Individual powdered drink mix (such as Crystal Lite) & Hot Chocolate
Individual packets of Instant Coffee
Hanging Deodorizers (air Fresheners)
Solid Deodorant/Gold Bond Powder 1 oz
Unscented Body Lotion; Body Wash/Shampoo combo; Bath Sponges – No Bar Soap
Hotel size Shampoo, conditioner, lotion
Eye drops / Chap Stick
Q-tips (travel size), Chap Sticks, Band-Aids
Alcohol Free Wet Wipes, eyeglass wipes
Toothbrushes/Toothpaste
Black Ballpoint pens/ 4 x 6 note pads
Fine Point Permanent Markers
5 Blade Razors
Small American Flags
Greeting Cards
Monetary Donations (POSTAGE FOR THIS MAILING IS $21.20 PER BOX) (12x12x5 ½)
These items need to be delivered to Grace United Methodist Church, 901 N Main St. Monday thru Thursday prefer deliveries 9:00 to 4:00 pm. Our Christmas mailing cutoff date is Thursday November 16h. Packing day is Tuesday December 5th.
Contact Ann Irwin at (217) 428-5936 or ann4dar@att.net
