Schools
Greenport Students 'Adopt A Platoon'
Caring young people are collecting provisions to help brave troops in need.
GREENPORT, NY — Greenport students are opening their hearts to help the nation's heroes.
The school's National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society are sponsoring an "Adopt A Platoon Collection Drive" to donate "much-needed commodities to troops in need."
Acceptable items include black or brown boot socks; instant foods — including Hormel Compleats meals, ramen, etc.— lip balm and hand cream; toothpaste and toothbrushes; granola bars or small cans of Pringles chips; dryer sheets; and disposable razors.
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Collection drop-off can be found in the main lobby of Greenport Schools.
Anyone with questions is asked to contact Ozlem Artukmac by emailing oartukmac@gufsd.org or Erin DaSilva, by emailing edasilva@gufsd.org.
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Donations of glass, aerosol, and liquids will not be accepted.
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