Operation “We’ve got your back!” Armed Forces Day Care Packages

Santa Clarita is Loving on our troops as Armed Forces Day care packages are being sent to hometown troops overseas. A great way to show our support and gratitude for their service and for their sacrifices. Make it even better, say it in a card as well! Ongoing collection drive throughout the month of April, to ensure receipt and a smile by Armed Forces Day on May 16th. Event is proudly hosted by Santa Clarita’s local 501c3 Prayer Angels for the Military, Inc.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in May. On this day, we pay tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces currently serving our country. We honor those in the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard, including our National Guard and Reserve units. It’s a day to show our appreciation for their dedication to our country and for keeping us safe. “See a service member – Say a simple thank you. It’s easy and it’s also good for the heart, both yours and theirs!” as expressed by Suzon Gerstel, CEO of Prayer Angels for the Military, Inc.
Donated items are needed to go in the care packages, and tax-deductible cash donations are always needed. Shipping fees are now $28 a box, even with the military discount! Residential 24/7 donation bin at 21609 Oak Orchard Rd, Newhall, CA 91321. *Drop off cards & letters of appreciation here. Donate online through PayPal at www.prayerangelsforthemilitary.com or mail donations to Prayer Angels at the above address. Info: prayerangelsforthemilitary@yahoo.com, 661 799-8865
Donation List
Individually packaged snacks: Jacks Beef & Cheese sticks, Jerky, Slim Jims, trail mix, peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, granola and protein bars, cookies, chips, nuts, peanut butter (16oz plastic jars), Ritz crackers, hot cocoa & oatmeal packets, Top Ramen (not cup-o-soups), drink packets for water bottles (like Propel and Gatorade Zero), specialty coffee (1lb ground) is a treat, 3-4 blade razors, travel size shave cream, bodywash, sm sz toothpaste, stick deodorant, cotton crew socks/8-12 blk or wht, work gloves/Mechanix type, AA&AAA
batteries, note pads, blank cards to write home, crosswords. Full list: www.prayerangelsforthemilitary.com.
Prayer Angels for the Military thanks our community for 20+yrs of troop & veteran support. Also thanking:
Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions – we are grateful to your employees for their collection drive supporting troops with St. Patrick’s Day care packages that will be opened with a smile. Always thankful for your help.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School – appreciate the many years of working together, supporting troops with Christmas/Winter packages sent with love and prayers.
Santa Clarita Village Church – you’re all such a blessing. We’re especially grateful for your partnership with the Hearts for Heroes event, thanking First Responders. A huge effort this year, packing 50 big boxes full of good snacks and prayers for safety for our fire stations, fire camps, paramedics, Sheriff’s station, 911 & CHP. Thank you to Pastors Andre, Paul, and Candy. A big thank you to Pastor Paul for delivering all of it!