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Blue Star Moms Care Collection in Petaluma

We are sending Care Packages to U.S. Military personnel serving around the world to show support for the young men and women who are risking their lives in service to their country.

Specifically, there will be a Care Package Collection station on Saturday, March 3rd, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm at the Petaluma Safeway, 373 South McDowell Road in Petaluma.

If you would like to help, we are collecting donations in the following categories:

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FOOD ITEMS (non-perishable, single-serve healthy snacks, i.e., beef jerky, cup o' noodles, instant energy drink mixes, instant oatmeal, snack crackers)

TOILETRIES (travel-size chapstick, foot/body powders, baby wipes, hand sanitizers)

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FIRST-AID (band-aids, antacids, sunscreens, eye drops)

ENTERTAINMENT (sports/entertainment magazines, playing cards, Sudoku/crossword puzzles)

SHIPPING (monetary donations to offset $12/per package postage).

Of course your cards and letters from home are most welcome!

As always we have a Drop Off Warehouse in Novato at 401-D Bel Marin Keys Boulevard, Novato; phone 415-883-8177 or contact us by email at info@bluestarmomsofmarin.org

Show You Care... Send a Bit of Home to Our Troops!

Tax Deductible Donations - 501(c)(3) organization

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