Treasures for Troops and The First Freewill Baptist Church of Kosciusko County will be conducting the 3rd annual “Stockings for Soldiers” Drive beginning November 19th.
This is a wonderful chance for the people throughout the community to send some holiday cheer to a deployed soldier for the upcoming Christmas season.
Last year, with the help of many, 302 stockings were place in the hands of soldiers overseas. This year the collection goal is 400 plus , but your help is greatly needed to reach that goal.
If you would like to participate and fill a Christmas stocking for a solider from you and your family, Treasures for Troops asks that you pick up instructions at the following area businesses beginning November 19th: Vein Institute and Medical Spa, The Warsaw Community Public Library, Outdoor Living Center, Dr. William Myers office, Manns Kountry Kitchen (Silver Lake), and the Silver Lake Post Office or you can visit the Treasures for Troops facebook page www.facebook.com/treasuresfortroops.
It is asked that everyone who participates follow the instructions provided when filling your stocking. Shipping costs are very expensive and with the anticipated volume to be collected, it is important that donated stocking are filled only with items on the instruction list.
Reminder: please note and stick to all ounce sizes of items that will be on the instruction list. Last year to mail out 302 stocking cost over eight hundred dollars. Sizes and weight do make a dfference and Treasures for Troops does not want overfilled stockings to be an obstacle that keep our soldiers from hearing from home.
If you have any questions you may call 260-352-2678 or email srmanns@frontier.com. You can also leave a message on our Treasures for Troops facebook page.
We have a soldier for every stocking donated, so the sky is the limit. You may donate as many stockings as you’d like from you and your family, just make sure each stocking donated is filled according to the instructions.
All stockings must be received by Friday November 30th., early turn ins are greatly appreciated. Filled stockings can be dropped off at any of the area businesses listed above.
