‘Adopt-a-Platoon’ Archive

Adopt a Platoon

I am still continuing to accept donations for Adopt a Platoon til the end of April. If you would like to donate for March’s box, please bring your items to the March’s SOSA meeting, if you are unable to attend please email me and we can work out something for you to drop your items off at my house. Here is a list of requested items for our troops.

They would appreciate: beef /turkey jerky, protein/granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit, sunflower seeds, gum, hard candy, chocolate only between Oct 1 – May 1), powdered drink mix singles, toiletries: good disposable razors, shave gel tubes, bar/liquid soaps (moisturizing), shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, body lotion, feminine hygiene products, Q-tips, cotton balls, foot powders, foot cream for athletes foot, baby wipes, hand sanitizer wipes, (non-aerosol) insect repellent w/Deet, Cortisone Cream (anti itch cream), adhesive wall hooks and plastic clothes hangers used for drying clothes. Cold weather needs: hand and foot warmers, a few pair of warm black gloves for when theirs wear out, wool blend black/brown boot socks, instant soups, and hot drink mixes.

For their down time they would appreciate: support mail, anything to help keep the Soldier’s morale up: a variety of current magazines/books, puzzle books, playing cards, board games, dominoes, AA, AAA batteries, blank CD’s, DVD’s, “All Occasion” cards stationery to mail home, any kind of outdoor sporting games: flag football, and horseshoes.

Special HumRequest: Would appreciate anything to give to the children such as pens, individually wrapped candies, notebooks, and small stuffed toys. They would enjoy receiving cards and letters from kids.

Thanks again!!!
Cayce Mangin

Adopt-a-Platoon

This year for Adopt a Platoon we will be supporting 20 soldiers in Afghanistan, five of which are females. I am graciously asking for all to donate at least one or more items to supply these soldiers with some of the comforts of home. If you would like to donate items please contact Cayce Mangin.

They would appreciate: beef /turkey jerky, protein/granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit, sunflower seeds, gum, hard candy, chocolate only between Oct 1 – May 1), powdered drink mix singles, toiletries: good disposable razors, shave gel tubes, bar/liquid soaps (moisturizing), shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, body lotion, feminine hygiene products, Q-tips, cotton balls, foot powders, foot cream for athletes foot, baby wipes, hand sanitizer wipes, (non-aerosol) insect repellent w/Deet, Cortisone Cream (anti itch cream), adhesive wall hooks and plastic clothes hangers used for drying clothes. Cold weather needs: hand and foot warmers, a few pair of warm black gloves for when theirs wear out, wool blend black/brown boot socks, black knit hats, instant soups, and hot drink mixes. For their down time they would appreciate: support mail, anything to help keep the Soldier’s morale up: a variety of current magazines/books, puzzle books, playing cards, board games, dominoes, AA, AAA batteries, blank CD’s, DVD’s, “All Occasion” cards stationery to mail home, any kind of outdoor sporting games:, flag football, and horseshoes. Please send hygiene items separate from food items.

Special HumRequest: Would appreciate anything to give to the children such as pens, individually wrapped candies, notebooks, and small stuffed toys. They would enjoy receiving cards and letters from kids.

Cayce Mangin

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