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Mission: Support Our Troops

Care Package Drive

Help the YMCA of Gloucester County support our Troops with a Care Package Drive.

Now through October 30, the Y will be collecting items to send to the troops. Interested in donating? Drop off items below to the YMCA of Gloucester County. (235 East Red Bank Ave. | Woodbury, NJ 08096)

Contact Sharon at the Y with any questions. P. 856.845.0720 | E. SFitzgerald@ymcagloco.org

Basic Need Items:

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Deodorant*

Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q-tips)

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Band-Aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits

Lip Balm / Chap Stick

Baby wipes/powder and foot powder*

Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel

Hand and Body Lotion / Moisturizer*

Mouthwash*

Toothpaste, Toothbrushes and Dental floss

Breath Mints / Breath Strips

Cough Drops

Nail Files / Emery Boards / Nail clippers

*Please provide travel size for these items

Entertainment and Sports:

Batteries “AA”, “AAA”, and “C” are the most requested

Pens and Mechanical Pencils

Double-sided tape

Other Items Requested:

Small Flashlights (battery operated)

Air Freshener

Socks: Black, Olive Green and White (cotton and/or wool)

Black or Green duct tape, Small took kits, dust masks,

Carpentry tools, Fly Swatters, Fly Paper, Mosquito Netting

Bug repellent in plastic pump bottles only (no aerosol cans)

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