Last week, we told you about Operation Shoebox, the organization our staff has chosen to support this holiday season. We are collecting items for care packages for deployed troops who can't be home for the holidays.

Here's a reminder of the best items to buy to donate.

 

Operation Shoebox Donation List

Candy                                               

Heat-resistant candy (hard candy)

Cough drops

Gum

 

Correspondence

Writing paper/envelopes

Pens/pencils

 

Drinks/Snacks

Instant coffee

Powdered drink mixes

Beef jerky

Small boxes of cereal

Pop-Tarts

Ramen noodles

Pop-top ravioli cans

Tuna kits

 

Games/Books

Playing cards

Crossword puzzles

Sudoko books

Local newspapers

Magazines

 

Other

Plastic zippered bags

AA and AAA batteries

Bug spray

Duct tape

Disposable cameras

Battery-operated fans

Pre-paid phone cards

Fly strips

 

Please don't procrastinate. All donations will be collected on Dec. 14, so Operation Shoebox can ship the items to the troops in time for the holidays.

Thank you in advance for your donations. And be sure to visit our Facebook page for special events tied to our Operation Shoebox drive!