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- Powdered Drink Mixes (the individual packets are best
because they can be added to a bottle of water). - Cookies
- Chips
- Pretzels
- Tuna in a pouch (no cans please – the liquid makes a
mess) - Cheese spread (no aerosol cans please)
- Ramen Noodles
- Snack Cakes
- Gum
- Nuts
- Granola Bars
- Dried Fruit
- Trail Mix
- Pistachios
- Tootsie Rolls (both the candy and lollipops)
- Peanut Butter
- Triscuits
- Wheat Thins
- Canned Meats
- Tabasco Sauce, Garlic Salt, or any additive for
Government Issue food. - Hard Candy
What is Make A Difference
Day ?
Make A Difference Day is the most
encompassing national day of helping
others -- a celebration of neighbors
helping neighbors. Everyone can
participate. Created by USA
WEEKEND Magazine, Make A
Difference Day is an annual event that
takes place on the fourth Saturday of
every October. The next event is
Saturday, October 27, 2007.
Day ?
Make A Difference Day is the most
encompassing national day of helping
others -- a celebration of neighbors
helping neighbors. Everyone can
participate. Created by USA
WEEKEND Magazine, Make A
Difference Day is an annual event that
takes place on the fourth Saturday of
every October. The next event is
Saturday, October 27, 2007.
To find out more about
Make A Difference Day
click on the USA WEEKEND
banner.
Make A Difference Day
click on the USA WEEKEND
banner.
- Face Cleansing Pads
- Moisturizers
- Eye Drops
- Lip Balm
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Soap
- Shampoo and Conditioners
- Deodorant
- Sunblock
- Foot powder
- AA & AAA batteries
- Books (mysteries, action, drama and science
fiction are popular). - Magazines – new or old - (Sports, News,
Entertainment, Travel, Nature) - Decks of cards
- Small hand held games
- Crossword Puzzles
- Blank Cards
- Stationary, Paper
- Pens
Please keep in mind that all food items must be in the manufacturers original packaging. Anything else
will not make it past the inspectors. Also, NO chocolate ~ 110 degree heat and chocolate do not mix well
(m&m’s are fine.
We also need Ziploc bags for packing items; these are great not only to make sure that potentially leaky
items don’t make a mess but also for the soldiers to keep sand out of their things while in the desert.
Phone cards are also wonderful, however, please do not buy these at just any store. Some phone
cards will not provide much phone time (regardless of what is stated on the card). Please give the money to
Jennifer and she will purchase them directly to give the soldiers the most phone time for your money.
We will also be accepting donations to help cover postage. Flat Rate Priority Mail Boxes from the USPS
will cost about $8.95 each to ship.
If you are unable to stop by on October 27 you can still help by mailing a donation. If paying by check
please make the check payable to First Congregational Church. Please mail it to:
First Congregational Church of Fall River
21 June Street Fall River MA 02720
will not make it past the inspectors. Also, NO chocolate ~ 110 degree heat and chocolate do not mix well
(m&m’s are fine.
We also need Ziploc bags for packing items; these are great not only to make sure that potentially leaky
items don’t make a mess but also for the soldiers to keep sand out of their things while in the desert.
Phone cards are also wonderful, however, please do not buy these at just any store. Some phone
cards will not provide much phone time (regardless of what is stated on the card). Please give the money to
Jennifer and she will purchase them directly to give the soldiers the most phone time for your money.
We will also be accepting donations to help cover postage. Flat Rate Priority Mail Boxes from the USPS
will cost about $8.95 each to ship.
If you are unable to stop by on October 27 you can still help by mailing a donation. If paying by check
please make the check payable to First Congregational Church. Please mail it to:
First Congregational Church of Fall River
21 June Street Fall River MA 02720
The following is a list of items commonly requested by soldiers in the Middle East: