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Help United For The Troops With Operation Cupid

Donations must be received by Jan. 20 and, if you want to add a personal note, drop off Valentine cards by Jan. 22.

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Grateful recipients of United for the Troops' care packages send back photos and videos.
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CARMEL, NY — United for the Troops is looking for donations to make its "Operation Cupid" a February success. You can help.

They need items from the wish list to go in the gift boxes they will be packing and shipping Jan. 25. Donations must be received by Jan. 20 and, if you want to add a personal note, drop off Valentine cards by Jan. 22.

The men and women who get these care packages are always extremely grateful, said United for the Troops founder Jim Rathschmidt.

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Drop off sites are:
  • 16 Boniello Dr Mahopac NY 10541
  • 34 Gleneida Ave Carmel NY, side door in the red bins
  • Corner Car Care, Corner of Route 6 and Lexington Ave. Mohegan Lake NY
  • Hart Library in Shrub Oak

Plus there is a box near the exit door at the Stop & Shop on Route 6 in Mahopac for donations. Pull something out of your cart as you leave — you can get another on another day.

If you're not nearby, here are other ways to help.

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