Stockings For Soldiers Collection Underway In Brick

BRICK, NJ — The American Legion Auxiliary Post 348 is collecting items for its annual Stockings for Soldiers project.

The project collects holiday cards, physical stockings, games, snacks, drinks, food, spices and more that will be sent to members of the military serving abroad.

The effort is collecting items through Nov. 18, and donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 401 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick.

The items being collected include:

• Holiday cards signed for the troops
• Stockings to stuff, Hats, white socks
• Travel-size games like Uno, Sudoku, crossword puzzle books, word searches, pens, small notebooks and pocket games
• Trail mix, nuts and peanuts, granola and fruit bars, protein and power bars, beef jerky, Slim Jims and beef sticks, hard candy, mints
• Protein powder sticks, Gatorade powder sticks, hydration/electrolyte packets, Liquid IV/Crystal Lite, Lemonade, iced tea, hot cocoa

They also are accepting monetary donations to help cover the costs of shipping the stockings overseas. Donations can be mailed to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 348, 822 Mantoloking Road, Brick, NJ 08723, Attn: Stockings for Soldiers Committee.

For more information call 732-262-1050

"Every contribution makes a difference, so join us in sharing the warmth and spirit of the holiday season with our brave service members!" the organizers said.