Care Packages for the Troops

No matter where you stand on the war in Iraq, you can show your support for our soldiers. We're packing up care packages for Brooke's friend's troops this Sunday night at 5pm at the Pendleton Center! We need your help not only packing, but in gathering these items that the soldiers need and bringing the goods to Pendleton. Consider going to Smart & Final at Hollywood Way and Burbank Blvd or the 99ç store at Buena Vista and Victory for some real bargains!

• TOILETRIES
  
• travel pack baby wipes and tissues
  
• deodorant
• hand sanitizer
• bar soap
• disposable razors
• towels/wash cloths
• lotion
• chapstick/sunscreen
• toothbrushes/toothpaste
• Febreeze
• white/black socks

• SNACKS
• animal crackers
• trail mix
• chewing gum/mints
• gatorade/juice boxes
• candy (Tootsie Rolls/Pops, jellybeans, hard candy...chocolate melts!)
• small cans Pringles
• Oreos (snack bags)
  
• granola bars
• crackers (peanut butter/cheez-its/wheat thins/pretzels)
• Koolaid/Crystal Light drink mix for individual water bottles

• ENTERTAINMENT
• games/cards/Nerf balls/frisbees/board games
• any DVDs or CDs (burn 'em from your collections!)
• calling cards
• AA batteries
• envelopes/pencils/pens
• crossword puzzle books
• small toys (water guns, marbles...)
• paperback books
• greeting cards

Rations (SNACKS!) will be served during packing, of course!