Senior Citizens Club Seek Goodies For Service Members
Who Are Serving In Iraq

The Senior Citizens Club of Leicester has taken on the task of organizing a campaign to provide packages from home for some area young people who are serving with the armed forces in Iraq.

Police Chief James J. Hurley
has placed a collection box at the police station.

For More information
Contact
Betty Benoit
508-892-8721

Or E-mail Her

Fromhome1935@cs.com

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SUPPLIES FOR TROOPS

PERSONAL HEALTH, HYGIENE NEEDS-    NO GLASS

Atheletes foot cream and powder

Antibacterial get and large baby diaper wipes (These replace a shower on many days). ( On missions, this is the only way soldiers can clean themselves. The dust and dirt is overwhelming. Showers are not always possible).

T issue packets that can be carried in pockets.

Eye drops (They’re especially helpful after dust storms).

Moisture cream and hand lotion. Lip balm

Shampoo, conditioner—-—-.Combs—-—nail clippers

Shave cream, after shave, razors (disposable)

Sun block (30 sun protection factor or higher).

Air fresheners (stick ons that hang up; tents can get pretty stinky).

Antiperspirants

Dental floss, toothbrush, tooth paste.

Freezer plastic bags (to protect the soldeirs belongings from the ever present dirt).

Moleskin as their feet get torn up with the boots

MUCH DESiRED MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS

Batteries (especilly AA and AAA---for radios, CD players)

Paperback books, current news magazines (such as People, Newsweek, Time, Readers Digest).

Stationary (cards for all occasions, even blank ones) and stamps.

Electronic games, videotapes, video movies, audiotapes.

Decks of cards, dominoes, cribbage boards, other small board games

Crossword puzzles and other word game books.

Hand and foot warmers for winter

FOOD ITEMS NOOL

Beef Jerky, Gum, life savers, candy and Dunkin Donuts Coffee

Sunflower seeds, cashews

Peanut butter and jelly crackers, tuna with crackers

Granola bars—Power bars

Popcorn and various snacks

Fruit cups, Applesauce

Instant coffee—Gatorade

Old cell phones and accessories to purchase phone cards for troops

Any questions contact Betty
email
Fromhome1935@cs.com