Support Our Soldiers-CT

Next date: Sunday, June 02, 2024 | 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM

SOS Connecticut is sponsoring a "Support our Troops" Summer collection and packing event on Sunday, June 2, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., at Hillstown Grange Hall, 617 Hills Street, East Hartford.

Our summer collection is seeking non-Aerosole donations of: (Special Request From 272d Regional Support Group) Freeze pops/ SPF 50+ lotion and lip balm/ Aloe Cooling Lotion/ Rechargeable mini fans/ Reusable water bottles/ Water squirters/ Anti-chafing cream/ Moleskin/ Frisbees/ Foot powder/ Bug spray/ Board/card games/ Popcorn/ Gatorade/ mio hydration packets/ Pringles/ small décor items/ Ziplock bags/ Small magnets/  and snack items, such as beef jerky, nutrition bars, iced tea and lemonade mixes, microwave popcorn, small jars of peanut butter, etc.  We plan to make up a couple of special boxes for female Soldiers, so we need feminine items that are not aerosols.  Items will be accepted the day of the event before 1 p.m. or by special arrangement with Frank Forrest, who is organizing the event. 

We are also looking for cards and children’s drawings to go with the theme of "Flowers in the Garden." Volunteers are needed, starting at noon to sort merchandise and pack the boxes.

It costs about $800 to ship the packages, and the group also welcomes donations to help defray postage costs. Checks should be made out to SOS Connecticut and mailed to: SOS Connecticut, c/o Frank Forrest, 165 Maple Street, East Hartford, CT 06118. 

     This is a great event to support our Troops stationed away from home for the Holidays and organizations that are interested in helping, please contact us.

For more information, to donate merchandise on a day other than June 2 or to volunteer, call Frank Forrest at 860-690-2845, or e-mail sosconnecticut@aol.com.

 

 

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