| Troop Support Program
Organized by the Nahant Fire Department
Support Our Troops: Care Package Update!
January 2010
Thanks to our generous citizens, we were able to sent a total of 43 boxes to our troops stationed in Afghanistan. We received $330 in cash donations which covered almost all of the shipping costs!
We would like to thank all those who donated the care packs and also those who donated money. It was great to see that even in these tough times people are still able to help and support others, especially our troops abroad.
We still have PLENTY of boxes here at the Fire Station if you would like to put a donation box together. We also have a few addresses here if people are interested in sending direct carepacks and letters to our troops!
Thank you very much for your continued support!
Care Package Items New/Unopened Please!
FOOD ITEMS: Ground Coffee/Powdered creamer, hot sauce, Candy, Gum, Canned soups, Dry soups (cup-o-noodles, ramen, easier prep the better… hot water may be all that’s available) Canned fruit, dried fruit, Trail mix, Protein bars, granola bars, Beef jerky, Raisins, Crackers, TUNA-either pop top cans or the sealed pouches, Powdered drink mixes (Gatorade, kool-aid, iced tea)Canned chips (Pringles) Pretzels, cereal.
PLEASE CONSIDER WHEN BUYING FOOD, THE SOLDIER MAY NOT HAVE A KITCHEN TO PREPARE THE FOOD IN, SO THE EASIER TO PREPARE THE BETTER!
EXTRAS: Board games (travel sized) puzzles, dvds, cds, Frisbee, nerf balls, small electronic games with batteries, PRE-PAID INTERNATIONAL CALLING CARDS, disposable cameras, bandannas, Blank post cards/greeting cards/letter writing paper, Bug repellant, chewable asprin, moisturizing eye drops, saline nasal spray, Vaseline, sun tan lotion, baby-wipes (travel size packets that could fit in pocket or backpack, zip loc bags (keeps sand/dirt out), toiletries (bar soap, toothpaste, disposable razors, mouthwash, moisturizer).
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