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Supporting
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Total Packages Sent Thus far: 7201 399 (2024) 332 (2023) 386 (2022) 285 (2021) 311 (2020 383 (2019) 303 (2018) 254 (2017) 310 (2016) 277 (2015) 249 (2014) 353 (2013) 258 (2012) 424 (2011) 484 (2010) 403 (2009) 367 (2008) 343 (2007) 279 (2006) 396 (2005) 377 (2004) 138 (2003) |
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Contact Information: Ginger Fitzgerald 540 223-2123 |
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What can I
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CANDY |
PRINTED MATERIALS |
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Candy (heat resistant) Fruit Breezes (throat drops) |
Books (novels, short stories) |
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Trail mix |
Magazines |
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Twizzlers |
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CORRESPONDENCE |
TOILETRIES/HYGIENE Stridex face pads Resealable baby wipes Chapstick Cold water wash (Woolite) Eye drops Deoderant Feminine Hygiene Products (female
soldiers) Foot powder Hand lotion Hand Sanitizers (waterless) Nail Clippers Nasal Spray (saline) Q-Tips Razors (disposable) Shampoo (small bottles) Soap Sunscreen Tissues (heavy duty i.e. Puffs) Toilet paper Tylenol (individual packets) OTHER American Flags (small) Baggies (with zip lock) Batteries (AA, D,etc.) Bug Spray (must be packaged in
zip-lock bag) Duct tape Disposable camera Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra
bulbs) Fans (small with extra batteries) Fly strips Fly swatters Pipe cleaners Pre-paid phone cards Sewing kits Shoe Insole Cushions Socks (black cushioned) Sunglasses (black non-reflective) Sweatbands (or panti-liners for use
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DENTAL Floss Mouthwash Toothbrushes Toothpaste |
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DROP OFF
POINTS:
Atlantic
Union Bankshares has kindly offered its various
locations to serve as a drop off point for donated items. A Blue Star
Families Box is located at each of the following branch locations: 1924 Arlington Blvd. Charlottesville, VA 22903 3290 Worth Crossing Charlottesville, VA 22903 State Route 53 Palmyra, VA 22963 400 East Main Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 1658 State Farm Blvd Charlottesville, VA 22911 1700 Seminole Trail Charlottesville, VA 22901 |
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Firearms and Pyrotechnics |
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Flammable Liquids or lighters |
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DRINK Coffee (instant) Coffee creamer Gatorade (powdered) Powdered drink mixes Tea mixes (sweet) or tea bags FOOD (including dry goods, snacks) Bars (Clif or Balance) Beef jerky Canned fruit (pop top cans) Cereal (in small bags) Condiment packages (ketchup, etc.) Dried fruit Texas Pete Hot Sauce Salt/pepper Onion/garlic powder Girl Scout cookies Granola bars Gum Top Ramen Instant oatmeal Ravioli (pop top cans) Tuna kits GAMES Travel size board games Rubik cube Crossword puzzles Yo-yos Playing cards Stress balls MUSIC & MOVIES CD Fanny packs CDs DVDs |
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Any matter depicting nude or
semi-nude persons, pornographic, or sexual items |
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Alcoholic beverages or materials used
in the production of alcoholic beverages (distilling material, hops, malts,
yeast, etc.) |
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Any matter containing unauthorized political
material. This refers to material that could be used to impose our political
view on the host country. It does not prohibit mailing a US flag or a picture
containing a flag to a service member. |
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Religious Material contrary to
Islamic faith. This refers to material that speaks out negatively against
Islam and material sent in bulk in an effort to convert or evangelize. It is
acceptable to send a Bible or religious tapes or books to a service member. |
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