Main menu:
DONATIONS FOR MILITARY MAIL!!We are always in need of items to fill the packages the Auxiliary sends to our deployed Active Duty Personnel. These packages from home mean so much to our troops!! Items should be left at the Lanesboro American Legion upstairs in the Club Room marked "FOR TROOPS" on the box/bag.No time to shop? Checks or cash can be dropped off or mailed to the American Legion Post #40. Please specify that it is a donation for the Troop Packages. Contact Harriet Lawston hlawston@gmail.com with questions.
Items always welcomed are dice, cards, puzzle books, CD's and batteries • NO AEROSOLS of any kind • NO used items • NO outdated items • NO giant size items | ||
| FOOD AND SNACKS | ||
| • Coffee • Domino sugar bags • Splenda and Equal • Coffee Mate • Lipton Tea 2 Go or Crystal Light in tubes • Ramen Noodles (chicken preferred) • Beef Jerky • Slim Jims | • Trail Mix • Power Bars • Cashews and Fancy Nuts • Microwave popcorn • Mac and Cheese • Tuna Meals (in packs or cans) • Protein Bar (low fat and low cal) • Jelly Beans | • Candy • Bubble Gum • Crackers (Ritz, Triscuits, etc) • Cookies • Pringles • Goldfish |
| PERSONAL CARE ITEMS | ||
| • Baby Powder (corn starch, non-scented) • Disposable Razors • Vaseline Lip Balm • Vaseline Lotions • Food Powder, Anti-fungal *Non Aerosols • Q-tips | • Baby Wipes • Band-Aids • Hand Lotion • Advil • Tylenol • Sunscreen (non-greasy please) | • Bug repellant • Tissues in packs • Toothpaste • Tooth Brushes • Small shaving gel *NO Aerosols |
| FOR FEMALE SOLDIERS | ||
| • Kotex Ultra-thin Maxi Pads w/Wings • Facial Cleansers • Liquid Body Soap • Feminine Body Wash • Hair Ties (black, brown, tan) • Disposable Razors or replacements blades to some of the commonly sold razors | • Shaving Cream *Gel only • Nair • Deodorant • Sports bras • Hair pins • Manicure sets (nail clippers, nail files, cuticle clippers, etc) | • Body Lotion • Mouthwash • Toothpaste • Toothbrushes • Floss • Female magazines • Crystal Light (Peach Tea) |
| OTHER | ||
| • Xbox 360 games (new or excellent conditions) • Disposable video cameras • Disposable regular cameras • Dry Erase Markers for the hospitals • Sharpies (any colors) • Small Flashlights | • Magazines *No Politics • AA and AAA batteries • White Athletic Socks • Loose fitting Lounge Pants or Shorts • Books on CDs for visually impaired in hospital | • Music CDs • DVDs • Playing cards • Small electronic games • Sodoku games and paperbacks |