The Heartland Chapter of USA Dance is helping the Hillcrest Guardian Angels send care packages to servicemen and servicewomen stationed in Kuwait, Afghanistan, Bosnia and Iraq. Donations go to Hoosier soldiers but, from their generosity, items are shared with their compatriots from across the U.S.A. Beginning in 2004 through Christmas 2007, over 7,500 packages have been sent to Hoosier soldiers representing 90 Indiana counties. Join our effort – fill a bag/box with needed personal items, toiletries, and touches of home. Click here for instructions for placing a Bags & Boxes for donations to supportHillcrest Guardian Angels.
ITEM SUGGESTIONS
Portable & Travel sizes are best
Disposable Razors
Paperback Books
Shaving Cream
Stationery and Envelopes
Deodorant
Playing Cards
Toothbrushes
CDs & DVDs New or Used
Toothpaste / Floss
Candy (M&M’s, peanuts, hard candy, gum, cookies, Tootsie Rolls, suckers, Skittles)
Baby Powder
Protein Bars / Trail Mix / Nuts
Foot Powder (Gold Bond)
Snack Foods (cheese crackers, pretzels)
Lotion
Tuna Foil Packets
Q-Tips
Beef Jerky
Finger Nail Clippers
Cookies (individual packages, Oreo, chocolate chip)
Chapstick
Flavored Tablets for bottled water
Tampons & Pads
Disposable Hand Wipes (No fragrance/pocket size)
Shampoo / Conditioner
Electronic Handheld Games (poker, golf, etc)
Sunscreen
AT&T Calling Cards (best for Global International
Pens & Notebooks
Cards/Letters (your kids’ Crayola pictures)
Puzzle Books (Crossword, Sudoku, etc.)
You cannot send lighters, batteries or film due to the heavy screening of all packages when mailed overseas.
If you would like to make a monetary contribution to help pay packing and mailing fees, please leave your contribution with the Heartland representative responsible for this donation bag. Checks can be written to The Mailing Station for shipping or the Hillcrest Guardian Angels to purchase needed items not donated.
Heartland Representative: