OTA is in need of the following items for our deployed troops:
ENTERTAINMENT ITEMS (new or gently used):
DVD Movies (current titles and classics) DVDs of popular TV shows CDs of CURRENT artists (what a 20 year old soldier would like) Board games AAA and AA batteries Hand held electronic games Playing cards and poker chips Video game systems and games (PlayStations, X-box, Wii) Magazines (men’s interests, outdoors, sports, news, etc.) Puzzle books (Sudoku, Crossword, etc.) MP3 players Sports equipment (footballs, softball, baseball, soccer, etc.)
FOOD (unopened & not expired):
Pre-packaged snacks
Beef jerky, nuts, tuna packets, beef sticks, trail mix, dried fruit, microwave popcorn, granola bars, energy bars, etc.
Individual serving packets of cookies, crackers, chips, pretzels, etc. Candy: Twizzlers, Starburst, Gummy bears, hard candy
Specialty ground coffee Starbucks, Seattle's Best, Tully's etc.
Powdered Drink mixes (no liquids, please) Gatorade or other energy drinks
CLOTHING/BEDDING (new and unused):
White and black athletic socks Twin sheet sets Twin sized blankets Pillows Bath towels and washcloths Men’s boxers, undershirts Women’s sports bras
HYGIENE ITEMS (unused):
Men & Women Triple blade Razors Shaving supplies Non-aerosol shaving gel Shampoo / conditioner Shower gel Soap Lotion Foot powder and foot spray Deodorant Hand sanitizer Baby wipes and hand wipes Chapstick Travel sized toothpaste Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss Feminine hygiene items Sunscreen
DONATION GUIDELINES:
Please, NO opened foods or used clothing and hygiene items. Expiration dates on supplies should be good for at least 6 months from date of donation. Monetary donations are very much appreciated to offset the rising cost of
shipping and to purchase other needed items.
Please do not leave donated items in front of store at Century III Mall when closed for business.
Please contact OTA Vice President Amanda Thompson to make arrangements to deliver your supplies to our storage and packing facility at Century III Mall
thompsonab75@yahoo.com
412-877-7864
Since OTA was founded as a non-profit 501 (c) 3, in July 2004, we have provided “wish list” items for 100,000 troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and throughout the Middle East. The letters and emails we receive from these grateful Soldiers and Marines inspire our all-volunteer foundation.
Visit www.OperationTroopAppreciation.org for more information or to make a secure on-line monetary donation.