Our community service project this fall is in support of the Columbus chapter of Blue Star Military Mothers of America, an organization that supports our service men and women who are currently stationed overseas. The local chapter, known as Buckeye Military Moms, packs and ships care packages of the items most requested by our soldiers and sailors.
We are collecting for their holiday packages which ship in November, so during September and October, please consider donating the listed items to our collection. You can drop off your donation at any of these club events:
Club meetings on September 11 and October 9 (6 pm, Alumni House)
Our “Picnic with the Police” event on September 25
The “Wine Bistro Dinner” events on October 2 and 16
All donations must be received by the end of October to make it in time for the November packaging day (timed to be shipped and received before the holidays). If you cannot attend one of the above events, or have questions about the program, please contact Marianne Wenger, mwenger1101@gmail.com to make alternative arrangements for delivery. Items can also be shipped to her at 981 Village Brook Way, Columbus 43235 but need to be received by Oct 31.
Requested items (no glass containers):
· Travel size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, mouth wash, lip balm
· Baby wipes – 40-52 ct.
· Tuna pouches and cans of Vienna sausages
· Cans of meat ravioli or spaghetti with meatballs
· Small jars of peanut butter or Nutella
· Individual fruit servings
· Small packets of ramen noodles or cups of instant mac and cheese
· Protein bars, Clif Bars, or granola bars
· Small size snacks such as Pringles, peanut butter crackers, nuts, trail mix, or dried fruit
· Individual drink mix packets
· Gum
· Microfiber cloths (shop/hand towel size)
· Letters of Support – ask for guidelines for writing to the deployed
You can learn more about the local chapter and national organization here: www.buckeyemilitarymoms.org;
www.bluestarmothers.org. Thank you for supporting our community service projects!
