We are holding a drive for Soldier’s Angels. This is a group that sends care packages to deployed military personnel around the world. Donations may be dropped off at the Yancey County Cooperative Extension at 30 E US Hwy 19 E Bypass in Burnsville until noon of Thursday 14 May. Below is a list of products that we will be collecting along with a list of prohibited items. Anything from the list helps and can be a little bit of home for a service member far from loved ones.
If you want to know. more about Soldier Angels here is a link
https://soldiersangels.org/volunteer/special-campaigns/gocamo/
If you have any questions please call Pam at (828) 682-6186
Hygiene and Personal Care
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body Wash
Wet Wipes
Female Hygiene Products
Hand Warmers
Manicure Set
Collapsible Back Scratchers
Socks
Hand Sanitizer
Cleaning Cloths/Spray (for glasses/goggles)
Facewash/Face Wipes
Floss/Flossing Sticks
Lotion
Comb/Brush
Quality Razors
Shave Lotion (non-aerosol)
Vitamins
Lip Balm
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Snack Items
Protein Bars
Jerky or Meat Sticks
Sunflower Seeds
Freeze-Dried Fruit (Single Serve)
Hot Sauce Packets
Single-Serve Peanut Butter or Nutella
Single-Serve Cereals (Boxes or Cups, no bags as they will crush easily)
Pop-Tarts
Nuts/Trail Mix (Single Serve Preferred)
Tuna Salad Kit with Crackers
Chicken Salad Kit with Crackers
Powdered Drink Mixes like Crystal Light or Sports Drinks (Single Serve)
Gum
Candy
Coffee
Unique/Regional Treats
Granola Bars
Popcorn
Energy Products
*All food items must be store-bought.
Down-Time Items:
Small Balls or Footballs
Puzzle Books
Travel-Sized Games
Coloring Books
Pens/Pencils
Colored Pencils
Pencil Sharpeners
New Magazines (non-religious or political)
New Books (non-religious or political)
Handheld Digital Games
Hand fans or Personal/Portable fans
Patriotic Themed Decor
Please AVOID the following items as we will not be able to include them:
NO AEROSOLS or SPRAYS IN CANS
NO GLITTER
No Pork or Pork By-Products (Slim Jims are OK)
Tobacco or Alcoholic Beverage Products
Bars of Soap
Anything packaged in glass
Sharp Objects (Knives, Tools, Safety Pins, etc.)
Pornography or other culturally sensitive material
Bagged Potato Chips (they are too easily crushed)
Unwrapped Candies
Nail Polish
Perfume or Cologne
Over-the-Counter Drugs (Advil, Benadryl, etc.)