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Operation E.L.F. Toy and Gift Card Drive to benefit Connecticut Military Families

Operation E.L.F. (Embracing Lonely Families)

It's the Season of Giving!

From Monday, November 7th to Friday December 2nd, CULTEC,Inc, a local Brookfield business will be serving as a local drop off location and accepting donations for Operation E.L.F.

Operation E.L.F. aims to ease financial stresses military families face as a result of the call of active duty.

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Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman said in a press release: "This is a great opportunity for anyone who's ever wanted to do something to support Connecticut's troops! Our military men and women have so bravely answered the call to duty; we're grateful for their service and want to make deployment as easy as possible for their loved ones."

We are seeking donation of unwrapped toys and gift cards for groceries, department stores, pharmacies and gas stations.

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Financial donations will also be accepted. Checks should be made payable to "CTNGFI"* Please write "Operation E.L.F." in the memo section. *CT National Guard Foundation, Inc.

Read about Operation Elf here!

Drop off location:

CULTEC, Inc, 878 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804

Monday-Friday 8AM- 4:30PM

Please call (203)775-4416 for more information

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