Christmas in July… Giving to Our Military Heroes

 

From now until July 21^st we will be collecting listed items to ship to platoons overseas. Each donated item receives a ticket for choice prizes awarded on Sunday July 21^st.

On July 21st, we will host local Police & Fire Departments, music by the Ries Brothers, demos, chair massage & offerings from event sponsors and give-a-ways at Ready Set Yo in Largo. *Donations will be taken during event to help cover shipping.

This event will be held in Honor of Local Fallen SSG Mathew Sitton.

BRING YOUR ITEMS TO BOOT CAMP- We will have a box for below items & you will recieve a raffle ticket for the July 21st event.

Check out our facebook Event & help spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/events/512736298780097/

ITEMS REQUESTED BY OUR TROOPS

Due to our Policies and Regulations, we CANNOT ACCEPT

these items:

 HOME-BAKED FOOD

 

 GLASS BOTTLES or GLASS JARS

 

 AEROSOL CANS or SPRAYS

 

 EXPIRED FOOD

 

 CANNED FOOD

 

 LIGHTERS, MATCHES or LIGHTER FLUID

 

 HOTEL SAMPLES

 

 VHS TAPES

 

 HARD-COVER BOOKS

 

 MUSIC CDS (We buy specific CDs troops request)

 

 

Items in PURPLE are the MOST NEEDED & REQUESTED!

FOOD and SNACKS

:

 Beef Jerky / Slim Jims

 COFFEE (Ground or whole; instant or drip), Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas

 Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool‐id, Crystal Light, etc.)

 Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)

 Tuna in foil pouches (no cans)

 Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars

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*NO CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS accepted from MARCH to OCTOBER (it will melt in high temperatures!)

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Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins

 Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped)

 

 Ice Freezie Pops

 

 Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars

 

 Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese‐ts

 

 Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll‐ps / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies

 

 DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup‐‐oup: just add water)

 

 NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)

 

 MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef‐oy‐‐ee, Mac’n’Cheese…)

 

 COOKIES / Girl Scout Cookies (with chocolate: Oct. ‐Feb. only!)

 

 Cheese & Cracker packs

 

 Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)

 

 Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)

 

 Cereal (Small, individual boxes)

 

 Rice Krispie Treats (Store‐ought only)

 

 Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)

 

 

TOILETRIES: NO HOTEL SAMPLES!



Baby wipes (travel size)

 Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)

 Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser

 Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)

 Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)

 Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins

 Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)

 Nasal Spray

 Deodorant (travel size)

 Razors (disposable: “Intuition” or “Mach 3” type)

ITEMS REQUESTED BY OUR TROOPS

　



Shaving Cream / Shaving Soap (in boxes or tubes; NO CANS of Shaving Cream, please!)

 Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q‐ips)

 Band‐ids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits

 Lip balm / Chap Stick

 Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)

 Loufa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths

 Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)

 Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel

 Bug Spray / DEET / Skin‐o‐Soft

 Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)

 Mouthwash (travel size)

 Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss

 VITAMINS (multi‐itamins are always needed!)

 Breath Mints / Breath Strips

 Lozenges / Cough Drops

 Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers

 Feminine Hygiene Products

 Cotton Balls

 Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets

 Moleskin

 Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)

ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:



Batteries: “AA” “AAA” and “C” are the most requested

 DVD Movies (new or used ‐recent releases)

 Xbox Games (new or used)

 PS2 Games (new or used)

 Portable CD players / head phones

 Small homemade gifts ‐little comforts of “home”

 Pens & mechanical pencils

 Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home

 Double‐ided tape

 Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars

 Crossword Puzzles / Word Search Books / Math Puzzle books / MAD LIBS / Logic Problems / Sudoku

 Yo‐o’s, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice

 Board games (UNO, Othello, checkers ‐travel size is great, too!)

 Nerf footballs / Whiffle balls / Mitts / Sports equipment

 Frisbees / Hackey sacks

 Electronic handheld games

 35 mm disposable cameras

 Flash Drives, Thumb Drives for laptop computers

OTHER:



Linens: Pillow cases, twin sheets, towels (green & tan)

 T‐hirts: Cotton green & tan under shirts (Sizes: M, L & XL)

 Laundry Detergent: (Click HERE for types)

 Small Flashlights (battery operated)

 Air Fresheners

 Socks: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton and/or wool)

ITEMS REQUESTED BY OUR TROOPS

　



Patriotic knick‐nacks: USA flags, flags from your state, bandanas, baseball hats, football jerseys, banners.

 Generic sunglasses

 Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind up or battery‐perated)

 Black or Green duct tape,

 Small tool kits, dust masks, carpentry tools, etc.

 Fly swatters, fly paper, mosquito netting, bug repellant in

plastic pump bottles only

(NO AEROSOL CANS, PLEASE!)

 Religious booklets, small bibles, inspirational readings

 

 Small toys & school supplies for Iraqi & Afghani children

 

 Small portable heaters & fans (110 voltage okay)

 

 Coffee Makers (110 voltage okay) & coffee filters

 

 Microwave Ovens (55 lbs max; 110 voltage okay)

 

 Small hot pots

 

 Winter Hats & Blankets (Yes, it snows in the winter over there!)

 

 Combat Application Tourniquets (black only)

 

 Holiday Decorations

 

 

K‐ ITEMS



Science Diet DRY Dog Food

 Kong toys

 Latex Toys

 Furminator

®

Brushes

 Dog Shampoo and Dog Wipes

 

 Dog Beds

 

 Water Bowls

 

 Cooling Vests

 

 Dog Googles

 

 Dog Booties

 

 

CARDS & LETTERS

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The troops love to hear from all of us and Mail brightens their days! These are the MOST IMPORTANT items we can send the troops & we can never have too many, so please keep writing! Consider making a patriotic banner or poster to send in one of our care packages!

Note: Our troops

do not

need stamps; they’re in war zones & may send mail at no charge.

 

Thank you for your cooperation and support!