Care packages

‘A Military Salute’ event to gather items for care packages for our service members will be held at center stage at Three Star Mall this Friday and Saturday, June 13-14.
The event is being sponsored by the American Red Cross and United Way of Warren County with the cooperation of Three Star Mall.
Local residents who would like to join in this salute can do so by bringing the following types of items to the mall for inclusion in the packages:
‘ Food Items ‘ Ground coffee, tea bags, hot chocolate, powdered drink mix singles
‘ Toiletries ‘ Advil, Tylenol, sinus meds, cough drops, antibiotic cream, anti-bacterial agents, contact lens cleaner, eye drops, cotton balls, dental floss, deodorant, eyeglass kits, foot powder, insect repellent (non-aerosol with Deet), wet wipes, Pepto Bismol, ear swabs, sunscreen, tooth paste/tooth brush, vitamins, razors with blades, shave cream in tubes
‘ Leisure Time Materials ‘ Batteries (AA, C, D, 9 volt), board games, playing cards, disposable cameras, CDs and DVDs, CD and MP3 players, electronic battery-powered handheld games, variety pack of greeting cards to send home, stationary and pens, mailing envelopes (no stamps), magazines, mini handheld fans, Frisbees, Nerf balls, Mag flashlight with bulbs and batteries, sewing kits
‘ Other ‘ Ziplock bags, bandanas, hats, women’s sports bras, socks (white and black)
This event will be an opportunity for the community to express their support of our troops and all they have done and sacrificed to protect and preserve our freedom.