Posted on October 30, 2013
Suggestions for Christmas Care Package Items:
Gloves - black
Sock hats – neutral colors
“Hot Hands” hand warmers
Hand-held electronic games (and batteries)
Brain-teaser puzzles
Travel sized games (Yahtzee, Boggle, Trivial Pursuit, etc.)
Candy canes
Stockings, Santa Hats, Reindeer Antlers
Stocking stuffer items (use your imagination)
Stationery/writing materials
Disposable cameras
DVD movies (no War films…keep it light!)
Strings of Christmas lights
Ornaments (unbreakable, please…)
Assorted Holiday Decorations
Traditional Christmas candies
Little Debbie Snack cakes, Holiday themed if possible
Hot cocoa mix and Marshmallows to put in cocoa
Nerf balls
Novelty toys (Dollar Tree, Big Lots are good sources)
Travel mugs with lids
Basically, anything that makes you think “Christmas” when you see it will be well-received by our “kids in the sandbox.” The vast majority of our troops are between 18 and 25; if you have a son, daughter or other relative, or you know someone in that age range, try to think of the “silly” things they still enjoy. I will guarantee the young men and women over there enjoy the same kinds of “silly” things; anything that can help relieve stress is welcome.
Items may be dropped off at the Educational Annex building, 104 Elizabeth Street, Room 9, Ashland City (The old Primary School building). If you have any questions, please call Ms Tracy at (615)557-2972 or (615)746-1406