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Beginning in the fall of 2007, Wayfarers launched a program of assistance to those serving in our Armed Forces. Every
month the Brothers collect items needed and when enough have gathered send them to our troops serving in harm's way.
Following is a list of items recommended by the Arizona program,
PackagesFromHome.org. We invite all Brothers and
their families to assist us in this most worthy effort. We accept these items before every Stated Meeting.
Suggested List of Some Merchandise Items You Can Donate:
Keep weight in mind as these items must be shipped.
"TOP 10" URGENTLY NEEDED ITEMS
* Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
* Canned tuna
* Pop Tarts
* Hot Chocolate mix
* Peanuts (small bags or tins)
* Pringles or other canned chips
* Microwave popcorn
* Men's boxer shorts - the funnier the better! Gold Bond foot powder
* Movie DVDs (gently used okay)
FOOD:
Any ready-to-eat food items! Some examples:
* Kool Aid Singles (pre-sweetened)
* Crystal Lite Singles
* PRE-SWEETENED powdered drink mixes (Gatorade, KoolAid, etc)
* Vanilla wafers ('Nilla Wafers)
* Coffee (ground; vacuum packs or small cans)
* Canned chili, ravioli, spaghetti-o's, etc.
* Canned stew, ready to eat
* Boxed or canned potato chips
* Canned salsa
* Bean dip or other canned dip for chips
* Canned fruit
* Canned tuna or pouches of tuna
* Star-Kist tuna "Lunches To Go"
* Star-Kist Chicken "Lunches To Go"
* Power bars
* Energy bars
* Breakfast bars
* Canned meat (chicken, turkey...)
* Boxed or canned cookies
* BEEF JERKY (ALWAYS NEEDED)
* Kellogg® Pop Tarts
* Trail mix
* Chewing gum
* Candy bars (Bit-o-Honey, PayDay, etc)
(NO chocolate candy in the summertime!)
* Peanut butter in plastic container
* Jelly in plastic container
* Ritz crackers
* Wheat Thin crackers
* Rice Krispie bars
* Granola bars
* BREAKFAST CEREAL individual sized
* SMALL size hot sauce in plastic jars
* Cases of individual packets of mayo, relish, ranch dressing, mustard, hot sauce, sugar, creamer, etc. (Can be purchased at bulk-rate stores. These are used to create "spice and condiment packets" for the troops.)
* Small manual can openers
* Ziplock baggies in snack, sandwich, quart, and gallon sizes. These are used to preserve freshness and prevent damage from leaks, plus the troops re-use them to keep other items fresh and clean.
PERSONAL & HYGENE:
(new, preferably in mfg packaging please)
* Cool-Tie type neck wraps
* Sunscreen
* Insoles for shoes
* Foot powder (Gold Bond, etc.) (NEEDED!)
* Eye drops (for desert environment)
* Lip balm (Blistex, Carmex, etc.)
* Eye wash
* Travel size pillows and pillowcases (new only please)
* Twin size bed sheets and pillow cases (new only please)
* 1" paint brushes (to clean fine dust out of guns)
* Fine makeup brushes (also to clean guns)
* Talcum powder - small size
* Deodorant (men's STICK deodorant) (NEEDED!)
* Body wash for MEN - small size, plastic container (NEEDED!)- FRAGRANCE FREE if possible... or neutral fragranced body wash so men can use it.
* Hand sanitizer - sm/med size (NEEDED!)
* Mouthwash - small plastic containers
* Toothpaste (trial size is great!)
* Toothbrushes, individually boxed
* T-shirts (new only please) (NEEDED!)
* Bath towels and washcloths (new)
* Hand Lotion - small to medium size
* Body Lotion - small to medium size - NEUTRAL fragrance or fragrance free
* SOFT 2-ply toilet paper (Charmin, Northern, etc...)
* Personal/body wipes (or baby wipes)
* Band aids
* Shampoo (small to medium size bottles)
* QuattroPro razors and refills
* Mach 3 razors and refills
* Disposable razors, double or more bladed
* Shaving gel (NOT aerosol) (NEEDED!)
* Aftershave gel (no glass bottles)
* Thick cotton black socks (NEEDED!)
* White crew socks (NEEDED!)
* Anti-fungal socks (for rainy season)
* Black shoe polish
* Soft cotton boxer shorts (the funnier the better) medium to X-large sizes (new only) (NEEDED!)
* Nail clippers
* Eyeglass cleaner
* Bounce sheets (for fleas), flypaper, mosquito coils (repellant)... (NEEDED!)
* Lysol/Clorox cleaning wipes, etc.
* Laundry detergent TABLETS or
* Laundry detergent in SMALL boxes
* Insect and mosquito repellant wipes
* Table top flashlights
* Mag lights
* Ziplock baggies, snack size, quart size, gallon size and jumbo size (These are used to pack spillable items, and the troops re-use them for other things as well.)
FOR FEMALE PERSONNEL:
* Hair bands
* Hair clips
* Small mirrors
* Non-aerosol hair spray
* Hair gel
* Facial cleanser
* Facial moisturizer lotion
RECREATION:
* Disposable cameras
* Hand held video games (poker, solitaire, etc.)
* Playing cards
* Poker chips
* Board games (used okay) up to 10" long box
* Crossword puzzles
* AA & AAA batteries
* Compact Disc players (used ok)
* Music CDs (used ok)
* Personal size DVD players (used ok)
* Movie DVDs (used ok)
* Laptop computers (used okay)
* Model car or airplane kits
* Glue, paint & brushes for model kits
* CURRENT sport or computer magazines
* Frisbees
* Dominoes
* Yo-yo's
* Baseballs and softballs
* Baseball catcher gloves (used ok)
* Stationery, pens, envelopes, etc.
* Beanie Baby type small stuffed toys (for soldiers to give to local children)
* Toy cars, matchbox size (for the children)
* AT&T International PHONE CARDS (Be sure they are the kind you can use to call FROM the mideast TO the United States)
! Please Note !
1. All merchandise donated should be NEW and preferably in original manufacturer's packaging, with a few exceptions as noted above. We are able to accept GENTLY used books, CDs, DVDs, DVD players, and laptops.
2. We cannot send alcohol, x-rated material, tobacco/cigarettes or pressurized items.
3. Please avoid donating items in glass containers.
4. Please avoid larger items such as quart size shampoo or large mouthwash.
5. Plastic containers are best, in sizes up to about 8 " tall.
6. The above list are SUGGESTED items to donate, based on input we have received from deployed personnel. Remember, there are many other things you can donate... let your imagination guide you as you shop for things a 19 to 40 year old might miss from Home!
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO DONATE!
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