Operation Compassion Continues Collection Of Items For Troops
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
Operation Compassion and Warsaw Community Public Library are continuing to team up to send items to troops.
WCPL, 310 E. Main St., is a drop-off point for items donated by the public to send to the troops. Items will be collected until Nov. 14.
Operation Compassion has been sending support to troops since 2002.
Since the program began, more than 73,000 individual care packages have been shipped to men and women who honor and protect the nation as members of the United States Armed Forces.
All food items must be individually wrapped. Large packaged items, large cans of peanuts and items that come in bulk packaging can be shipped or repackaged. Any items that comes in small, individually wrapped packages are acceptable such as peanut butter and cheese crackers.
All hygiene items must be new and unopened. All items must be travel-sized, except for deodorant, toothpaste and soap. Shampoos, conditioners and lotions can no longer be shipped.
Recommended items include AT&T prepaid phone cards, microwave popcorn, suckers, Starburst candy, Rice Krispie treats and beef jerky.
Individual packages of peanuts, gum (multi-pack), granola bars and single serve packets of drink mixes are recommended.
Other items include lip balm, blank note cards, washcloths, playing cards, band aids, travel packs of wet wipes, tissues and Q-tips and nail clippers.
