Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Christmas Gifts to Soldiers

DECEMBER 5, 2010
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. 

VILLAGE INN PIZZA 
1801 W. Springfield Ave., Champaign, IL

HOW YOU CAN HELP
  • BRING A GIFT FOR A SOLDIER
  • BAKE A DOZEN COOKIES
  • WRITE A CARD OR LETTER 
  • SPONSOR THE COST OF SHIPPING 1 BOX ($11.95) 

GIFT IDEAS
  • Gift cards to online companies that ship to APO addresses (Amazon.com, Netgrocer.com, drugstore.com, etc)
  • CDs/DVDs
  • Phone cards (good from Iraq)
  • Handheld electronic games
  • Current Magazines
  • Small board games
  • Coozies for bottles and cans
  • Tan, green, or black t-shirts
  • Black or tan mechanics gloves
  • Boot-length socks
  • Small white ankle socks (female)
  • Med/sm black cotton underwear (female) 
  • Shower gels (male/female)
  • Sunglasses
  • Times watches
  • AA batteries
  • Leatherman/Gerber tools
  • Metal-bodied flashlights and headlamps
  • Home made cookies or gourmet snack items
  • Anything you can think of for a male or female soldier to open on Christmas morning.

  • DROP OFF & PICK UP
    If you can't make it to the event, you can still drop off donations at Village Inn anytime between now and the event.

    If you can't deliver, we can schedule a pick-up. E-mail me at ljstewart@gmail.com


  • THE MORE, THE MERRIER!
    If you're not "from around here," you can still participate! 
    Families from all over the United States are joining us to send Christmas gifts, letters, and goodies to soldiers. E-mail ljstewart@gmail.co for a name & address, and some mailing tips!