Junior Women Seek Donations for Operation Holiday Support

News Report

The GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club is seeking help for its annual   supply drive for the troops, Operation Holiday Support.

The community is asked to donate items that will be included in the care packages sent to deployed troops. A first mailing took place in November and another is scheduled for December.

"We will continue mailing each month, depending on supplies and money for postage," said Becky Goble of the Junior Woman's Club.

Mailing a care package costs $13.98. Anyone nterested in donating   toward postage can donate through the club's Paypal link at www.thebjwc.com or mail postage to GFWC Brandon Junior Woman's Club P.O. Box 66 Brandon, FL 33509 Attention: Operation Holiday Support.

Since the GFWC Brandon Junior Woman’s Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a thank-you letter will be written and mailed to you to be used as documentation for tax purposes. The troops will e-mail thank-you notes and, as they are received, they will be posted on the Community Services Programs tab under International Outreach on the club's website.

Know someone who is deployed and would like a care package? Email the name and address to Donna Johnson at donnaleegriffin@aol.com.

Suggested items to donate:

Thick Black Socks                          

Gel Insole Heels

Odor Eaters                                    

Disposable foil packed hand/foot warmers

Beef Jerky                                      

Tuna/Meats (in foil packages – no cans)

DVD’s                                               

Power Bars/Gatorade Bars

AA Batteries                                   

Candy (nothing that will melt)

Shaving cream (gel only)                  

Pre-packaged snacks

Pop Tarts                                         

Peanuts – individual size

Dried Fruit                                      

Dryer Sheets

Febreeze                                         

Laundry Detergent (individual packages)

Deodorant                                        

CDs – all kinds appreciated

Cold/Flu Tablets (OTC)                    

Gum (no Ice Breakers, Trident or Bubble Yum)

Advil/Tylenol                                   

Mouthwash – small container           

Hot Chocolate Mixes                       

Throat Lozenges

Crystal Lite                                      

Eye drops

Clorox Wipes                                   

Dental Floss

Ziploc Bags (snack & gallon   size)   

Toothpaste  

Sunscreen (stick only)                     

72” boot laces (brown or tan)

Lip Balm

Travel Games, puzzle books, small hand-held games, etc.

Drop off locations:

Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, 3234 S. Miller Rd., Valrico    
Berg & Wheeler Law Firm, 217 E Robertson St., Brandon    
Pottery Patch, 2551 S.R. 60 E. (Sweetbay shopping center), Valrico    
Clubhouse Sports Café, 1265 Kingsway Rd., Valrico    
Brick House Tavern & Tap, 1102 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa    
Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union – Main Office – 6801 E. Hills Ave.     in the Administration Building    
The UPS Store, 11705 Boyette Rd., Riverview

For more information, contact Donna Johnson, 813-244-4758 or e-mail donnaleegriffin@aol.com.