Seal Beach effort to help U.S. troops needs donations

Snacks: (individual size only, manufacturer sealed, PLEASE not mixed with toiletry items --- please pre-assemble as individual gift bags using sandwich size ziploc bags)

ê     Granola bars/cracker packets/nuts/potato chips (in cylinder cans only)

ê     Hard candy/Life Savers (no chocolate during summer months)

ê     Sugarless gum/bubble gum/mints

ê     Raisin packs/dried fruit/trail mix

ê     Beef jerky

ê     Individual drink mix packets (Tang, Crystal Light, Wyler's, etc.)

ê     Tuna or chicken salad and cracker packets (pre-assembly not needed--these will be boxed separately)

ê     Microwavable meals - mac and cheese, soup, etc. (pre-assembly not needed--these will be boxed separately)

Toiletry Items: (small travel size only, manufacturer sealed, PLEASE not mixed with snack or drink items--please pre-assemble as individual gift bags using sandwich size ziploc bags):

ê     Toothpaste/toothbrushes/dental floss

ê     Chap stick/lip balm

ê     Lotion/sunblock

ê     Deodorant

ê     Body wash/soap

ê     Wet wipes

ê     Body/foot powder

ê     Razors/Non-aerosol shaving gel

ê     Shampoos/conditioners

ê     Tissue packs, cotton swabs, Q-tips

ê     Non-prescription medications (such as aspirin/ibuprofen, eye drops, anti-itch cream, cold/allergy medications)

Miscellaneous:

ê     Socks (white, crew length only - absorbent cotton)

ê     Cooling scarves (for summer)

ê     Knit caps (for winter) - black only

ê     DVDs/CDs

ê     Pens, pencils

ê     Crossword puzzles, journals

ê     Blank greeting cards/envelopes

ê     Small handheld games/puzzles/travel size board games

ê     Magazines (health, fitness, sports, computers, cars/golf/boating, etc.--no current event magazines, please)

ê     Batteries, disposable cameras

ê     USB Flash Drive Memory Sticks

Notes of Support and Encouragement:

ê     No envelopes, and please, no opinions on the war, no talk of death, killing, dying, etc.  These cards must be positive and uplifting for the morale of our Troops.

Prepaid Global Phone Calling Cards:

ê     Tax deductible monetary donations for our discounted purchase of global prepaid phone cards are always needed and appreciated  (made out to "Grace Community Church of Seal Beach", with "Troops" noted in the memo line, and mailed to the address below):