"Remember the Troops" Package Donation Drive July 4 through September 11

It is the time of year when we want to take an opportunity to remember our troops. The men and women who are sacrificing so much for all the Freedoms we each enjoy. To show our thanks, Central Valley Blue Star Moms takes time to send packages of various items to those in the military, serving on the front lines. We are asking for your support and assistance. Please donate anything you can to assist us in these efforts. Below you will find a list of requested items from our service members. If you would rather donate funds, in lieu of items, please feel free to make a monetary donation to our organization. The funds we receive are used to purchase items to include in the packages or for postage to send the boxes. We are a non-profit organization.

Tuna or Chicken Creations/Lunch Kits (packages with condiments/ tuna or chicken salad with crackers)
Cup O Soup or Cup O Noodles
Beef Jerky - Trail mix - Nuts
Small bags of chips or small packs of Pringles
Individual powdered-drink mixes to put in water bottles (Gatorade, Crystal lite, Kool-aid etc.)
Tea bags, sugar & creamer packs
David's sun flower seeds
Cracker Jacks
Red/Black licorice
Cookies
Protein bars (ex: Power Bars)
Fruit snacks - roll-ups - gushers - (No canned items like fruit cups)
Candy (Tootsie Rolls, dots, gummy bears, jelly beans, jolly ranchers or anything that won't melt -no chocolate, please!)
Gum (Caffeine Gum is a huge hit)
Breath mints
Water guns (for picnic fun)
Small Nerf balls or footballs - Velcro Dart games
Frisbees, Yo-Yo's
Tennis balls, Hacky sacks
Card games (Uno, Skip Bo, etc.)
DVDs - Music CDs
Crossword puzzles, word search games, etc.
paper or plastic table-cloths, plastic forks
Black or White cotton socks
Sun Screen with SPF 30 (oil-free and waterproof, so sand does not stick to their skin)
Lip Balm with SPF, foot powder, baby wipes
Toiletry items (shampoos, conditioner, lotions, feminine products, tooth paste, tooth brushes, mouth wash, dental floss, etc.)
Canned Air

Drop off Locations:

Salone Lucente
N/W corner Shaw & Marks
3050 W. Shaw Ave.
276-2935

Northwest Church – 5415 N. West Ave.
North/West corner of West Ave. and Barstow
435-2200

Sierra Vista Cinemas
Sierra Vista Mall
1300 Shaw Ave
Clovis
323-1377