POINT PLEASANT – The Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant is looking to fill holiday stockings for soldiers overseas.
U.S. troops serving in the Middle East will receive stockings full of basic necessities as well as fun items for entertainment.
The club will be collecting completed stockings, which are filled to the top and stitched shut. They are also collecting monetary donations for members to purchase items for stockings.
Item suggestions: Toiletries, shampoos, conditioners, soap, stick deodorants, sponges, lotions, dental products, tissues, eye drops, lip balm, wet wipes, candy, Slim Jims, trail mix, protein powder, nuts, raisins, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, gum, cookies, potato chips in cylinders or cans, individual packaged cakes, powdered drink mixes, DVDs, CDs, I-tune cards, playing cards, puzzle books, pens, pencils, all sizes of batteries, socks, & sun lotion, body/ foot powder, coffee & tea are just a few of their many requests. Also you may want to write a note or notes of appreciation to be placed in the stockings. Items should be personal size and gender neutral.
Items that won’t be accepted include chocolates (they melt), aerosol products, alcohol, or items containing alcohol. There will also be no shaving cream, gels or spray products as they are restricted in most countries.
The group is suggesting that donors attach a small envelope pinned to the stocking and include a $2 donation for help with the shipping costs.
Completed stockings are needed by Oct. 13. Stockings should be dropped off at the Woman’s Club of Point Pleasant clubhouse, 513 St. Louis Avenue, Point Pleasant, between 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. on Oct 13. For further information or assistance, contact Patricia Sullivan, 732,899,2731.
Operation Yellow Ribbon is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization composed entirely of volunteers.
