Oct. 9 – Wolverine Lake Community Packing Party for the Troops
Wolverine Lake, MI – Saturday, October 9, 2021, residents of Wolverine Lake, in conjunction with Military Families United of Michigan, will be hosting a packing party to support our troops still serving on the battlefield.
The Wolverine Lake Community Packing Party will be honoring fallen hero LCpl Justin M. Ellsworth, USMC, KIA November 13, 2004.
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran Church
2905 S. Commerce Road
Wolverine Lake, MI 48390
Facebook Page: “Wolverine Lake Community Packing Party for the Troops”
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
You may donate items from the list below. Your donations may be delivered to Kristy Nedrow at 515 Laguna Ct., Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 beginning Monday September 13th.
You may also volunteer to pack the boxes at the party.
You may also donate $$ as it costs nearly $15.00 to mail every box; checks may be made out to Military Families United. Checks can be mailed to 515 Laguna Ct., Wolverine Lake, MI 48390.
Items to Donate:
NOTHING FLAMMABLE OR WITH ALCOHOL AND NO AEROSOL CANS
NO NAIL POLISH OR AEROSOL SPRAY PERFUMES
NO PORK PRODUCTS OR POLITICAL STATEMENTS
Snacks: Gum, Life Savers, Swedish fish, Pringles, pretzels, crackers, peanut butter, trail mix, sunflower seeds, nuts of all kinds, raisins, dried fruit, dehydrated bananas, Veggie Fries & Combos, brownies, snack cakes, Rice Krispy Treats, Slim Jims, beef jerky (NO PORK), hickory sausage (NO PORK), M & Ms, Reeces Pieces, Air Head candy, Skittles, Twizzlers, Gummy Bears & Worms, Watermelon Sour Patch Kids, ALL kinds of candy, hard candy, “pocket food” (anything that will fit into a pocket out on a mission).
Breakfast Foods: instant oatmeal packets, Pop Tarts, cereal bars, energy bars, granola bars, Raisin Bran Crunch, pre-sweetened cereal, individual serving size cereal boxes
Instant Beverages/Instant Foods: Gatorade mix, instant coffee singles, K cups, individual cream & sugar packets, tea bags, Tang drink, Kool Aid, Crystal Light, Instant Breakfast, easy-open cans. INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS (no drink larger than 32 oz). Easy open cans or pouches of tuna, mac & cheese, fruit, noodles in a cup, Ramen Noodles, pudding
Entertainment: Earbuds (headphones), paperback books, card games (Uno), paper to write home, envelopes, pens, YOU MAY WRITE THEM LETTERS, self-addressed envelope/paper or your e-mail address so they can write or e-mail you back (to comply with federal law, no last names or addresses of children).
Medical/Comfort: Cortaid and Benadryl cream for bug bites, Tylenol, foot care products, foot powder, Q-Tips to clean ears and weapons, Chap Stick, eye drops, saline nose spray, bar soap, stick deodorant, bug repellant (stick only), disposable razors, nail clippers, Pepto-Bismol, Neosporin, tooth brushes, dental floss, Band-Aids.
Please Note: Small or travel sized shampoo, conditioner, sun block, body lotion, body wash, toothpaste, mouth wash, hand sanitizer and baby wipes.
Miscellaneous: White athletic socks, Zip-lock bags of all sizes, very small box of powder laundry detergent, black sunglasses (dollar store).
We would love to send a box to your loved one – please provide their address!
Military Families United of Michigan is an A 501© 3 not-for-profit charitable organization. Visit them at https://www.goldstarfamilyregistry.com or https://www.militaryfamiliesunited.org.
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