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Memorial Day program collects care packages for troops
Tariffville residents Beth & Glenn Gerber are kicking off a special campaign on behalf of the Simsbury men & women who currently serve the nation in the armed forces.
Inspired by their nephew who is serving in Afghanistan, they are sponsoring a drive that collects care packages for the troops. The collection will take place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th, with collection boxes being placed at the Tariffville Firehouse and Eno Memorial Hall.
Residents can drop off their donations immediately after the parades.
The Tariffville parade begins at 9:00 a.m. The Simsbury parade begins at 1:30 p.m.
“We are very excited about this effort & thought Memorial Day would be the best time to honor all these local heroes. We wanted to recognize their tremendous service and let them know that we care by sending them these goodies,” said Mr. Gerber.
The following items are recommended for the troops:
Coffee-pre-sweetened powdered Kool-Aid-Gatorade-hot chocolate-protein bars-beef
jerky/slim jims-canned fruit-dried fruit-fruit snacks-canned
soup-ravioli-stew-Cup A Soup-Raman noodles-Dinty Moore-trail mix-nuts-sunflower
seeds-pre-packaged cookies-hard candy/gum-easy mac & cheese-microwave
popcorn-canned tuna-peanut butter /jelly (no glass jars)-small boxes of
crackers-batteries-twin sheet sets-pillow cases-travel size pillows-wash cloths
and bath towels-new or good condition books-magazines-puzzle
books/puzzles-deodorant (men or women)-shaving cream-foot powder-socks-odor
eaters-small size shampoos/conditioners-mouthwash-floss-lip
balm-toothpaste-toothbrushes-mosquito repellant-sun block lotion.
The Gerbers have enlisted Deputy First Selectman John Hampton to assist them with the drive.
“I wholeheartedly support the Gerber’s initiative and appreciate their thoughtfulness and compassion. This is a great cause and I hope everyone can get behind this campaign.” said Mr. Hampton.
For those who cannot bring items on Memorial Day, the boxes will be kept at Eno Memorial Hall & Simsbury Town Hall until Monday, June 2nd for drop-off.
For more information, please call (860) 658-3230 or visit the town web site http://www.townofsimsbury.com
