Holiday Care Packages to SCV Troops
We need your help to be sure our local Heroes overseas are not forgotten during the holidays! Santa Clarita Youth Groups are sending hundreds of Christmas and Hanukkah care packages during the month of November through December 8th. Winter care packages will continue to be mailed through January.
This heartfelt youth program and community effort has been proudly hosted by the local 501c3 non-profit Prayer Angels for the Military, Inc. for over 20 years. Their CEO, Suzon Gerstel said “care packages are mailed monthly, but we take extra care to make them very special for the holidays”.
Shipping funds are badly needed this year, as the Prayer Angels continue their work with the SCV community and youth programs in support of hometown troops. Tax-deductible shipping funds, payable to Prayer Angels for the Military, can be mailed to 21609 Oak Orchard Rd, Newhall, CA 91321, or use the PayPal Donate button online at http://www.prayerangelsforthemilitary.com. Donation bin for items and dropping off cards of appreciation to troops also at same address 24/7.
Most needed items for the care packages: Trail mix, nuts, granola & protein bars, cookies, cheese crackers, peanut butter crackers, Jerky, Slim Jims, Jack’s beef & cheese sticks. Sugar-free: gum, hard candy, drink packets for water bottles (Propel) & cough drops. Sun Chips, chocolate bars, tuna & chicken kits/pouches, deviled ham, peanut butter filled pretzels, Top Ramen (not Cup-a-Soup), Folgers instant coffee/crystals packets, specialty ground 1 lb coffee bags (Cinnabon, Black Rifle, Blackout, Peets). 3 blade razors, shave cream/travel sz, hand warmers (air-activated), small note pads, Ziplock bags (gal, qt, sandwich) for packing. AA & AAA batteries, Toenail clippers. Oatmeal packets, hot cocoa packets (no marshmellow).
*Gift cards needed for local veterans in need. Donate a Car (by Dec 31 for 2024 tax credit). Contact Suzon or Dale (661)799-8865,email: prayerangelsforthemilitary@yahoo.com.
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