care packages for our boys overseas?

[kamikat]

I just found out that two of the young men on our block are shipping out to Iraq. Both boys will be in stateside training until the new year, so I'm happy they will be safe and sound and within driving distance for Christmas. However, that got me thinking about all those men and women who won't be. Can anyone recommend orginazations that send care packages to our servicepeople?
Just looking for ways to help brighten someone's day...
kamikat

 

[Sergei]

Try these two organizations:
http://www.anysoldier.us/index.cfm

http://opgratitude.com/website/html/index.php

Also, there is a call for help in giving care packages to injured marines sent to Camp Pendelton and Balboa Navy Hospital in San Diego. I guess wounded personnel are often without any shaving kits, clothes, slippers, cd's, dvd's, books, mags... As soon as I get that information I can post it here as well.

-Sergei

 

[Sergei]

Originally posted by Sergei
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Also, there is a call for help in giving care packages to injured marines sent to Camp Pendelton and Balboa Navy Hospital in San Diego. I guess wounded personnel are often without any shaving kits, clothes, slippers, cd's, dvd's, books, mags... As soon as I get that information I can post it here as well.

-Sergei

Here's the official "Call for Help" from the base:

Marines recovering at Camp Pendleton need all sorts of stuff.

They are in need of the following items: nonperishable food (snacks and candy), DVDs, all sizes of batteries, phone cards, Game Boy games, books and magazines, Domino’s Pizza gift certificates (they deliver on base), towels and wash cloths, and hygiene gear (razors and shaving cream).

These items can be sent to:
MSgt William Bonney
Office of the Division Inspector
1st Marine Division Rein FMF,
Bldg 1413 Room 200, Box 555380,
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5380

I think the marines and soldiers (btw - never call a marine a soldier) in the field need our help. But it's a shame that recovering personnel are in such sad shape without the articles as requested above.

-Sergei
p.s.

 

[farnham54]

Thanks for the info, Sergei.

Don't let my being a Canuck fool you--I'm with the USA 100% on this one, and will try to ship some stuff that you mentioned asap.

Cheers,

Craig