The heart of the Harris-Hannah VFW Post 6527 Auxiliary has always been for our veterans and the community, but a new program is putting that conviction into action.
The project “Hero Care Packages” is a way for the community to send care packages to local troops who are currently serving.
Although the auxiliary for the post is relatively new, President Gina Gustafson is seasoned in providing support to our military men and women. “We are working on locating active-duty military families in the area,” shared Gustafson. “The goal is to start sending care packages to our local troops that are currently serving.”
Gustafson went on to add they want to ensure that soldiers receive packages, especially around the holidays. There will be a need for donations for the program, both for the items in the care package, and for the postage.
Some of the items include:
- (2) cup of noodles or top ramen
- (2) package baby wipes
- (1) Beef stew /canned chili
- (1) hand sanitizer
- (1) can Sloppy Joe or ravioli
- (2) playing cards
- (1) package beef jerky
- (1) deodorant (non-aerosol)
- (1) canned tuna with crackers(singles)
- (1) travel size foot powder
- (1) canned chicken with crackers (singles)
- (2) travel shampoos/conditioners
- (2) cans of soup
- (2) toothbrushes/paste
- (2) cans diced peaches/fruit
- (6) 3 blade disposable razors
- (1) can Vienna sausage
- (3) breath drops
- (3) breakfast/energy bars
- (3) travel size soaps
- (3) dried fruit (1) Non aerosol shaving cream
- (1) bag hard candy/chocolate in winter
- (1) throat lozenges/cough drops
- (5) packets instant oatmeal
- (1) black beanie cap (winter)
- (8) packets instant coffee with powder creamers
- (1) bottle eye drops
- (4) packets hot cocoa mix
- (1) bottle ibuprofen
- (8) packets crystal light singles
- (2) muscle heat patches/rub
- (4) packs gun/breath mints
- (3) Magazines/paperback books
- (1) cracker jack
- (2) pocket notebooks/pens
- (1) package sunflower seeds
- (1) package bungy cords/zip ties
- (4) single serving peanut butter cups
- (8) AA batteries
- (4) small energy drinks
- (1) military black socks
- (2) single serving trail mix/peanuts
- (3) ChapSticks
- (1) crossword puzzle/game book
The Auxiliary is currently searching for those parents, spouses, siblings, etc. of active-duty personnel in Southern Sebastian, Franklin, Logan, and Scott Counties. If you know of any active-duty troops, or if you have questions about donations, please call Auxiliary President Gina Gustafson at 928-404-3841 or email her at [email protected].
