Town Requesting Donations for Soldier Collection Drive

TOWN OF OYSTER BAY, NY - The Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting their ninth annual Soldier Collection Drive to gather needed supplies to be sent to the men and women serving around the globe, according to Town Councilman Anthony D. Macagnone.

“Last year, Town residents, with the assistance of the Town workforce, donated more than 1,800 pounds of much-needed supplies,” Macagnone said. “This year, with residents’ support, we hope to surpass that amount.”

Anyone interested in donating to the collection drive may drop off items at:

• Town Hall North in Oyster Bay
• Department of Public Works (CSEA entrance) in Syosset
• Town Hall South in Massapequa
• Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park.

The collection drive will end on Friday, March 18.

Items needed include:

Antibiotic & Cortisone ointments
Visine
Pepto Bismol tablets
Tylenol/Advil
Band-Aids
Deodorant
Powder
Razors
Mouthwash
Chapstick
Body wash
Baby Wipes
Feminine Products
Sunblock/Insect Repellent
Empty Shoe Boxes
White Socks
Athletic T-shirts (black or brown only)
Beef jerky
Lollipops/Hard Candy/Mints
Peanut Butter
Cereal
Microwave pastas & soups
Protein shakes & bars
Tuna fish (pre-mixed packets) no cans
Nuts
Travel Size Items
Dog Biscuits
Quart & Gallon Size Zip-lock Bags

Letters and notes to the soldiers are also welcome.

“I believe it is critical that we do our part to boost the morale of our soldiers,” he said. “This program serves as an important reminder to our uniformed service personnel that the daily sacrifices they make are not taken for granted.”

For more information on the collection drive, contact Councilman Macagnone’s Office at (516) 624-6618.