White Chapel Memorial Park Hosts Package Drive

wil host its Fourth Annual Care Package Drive and will team with Military Moms United to provide some comfort to military troops stationed overseas.

The drive, which runs 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. today through Sept. 17, will be held at the White Chapel Cemetery, 621 W. Long Lake Road, west of I-75, in the Temple of Memories. The drive will collect new items  that troops might ordinarily find in their homes in Michigan.

"Our military troops overseas are working hard on our behalf every day and we want to do what we can to create a little bit of home and comfort," said David R. Krall, vice president and general counsel of White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery.

"We're looking forward to seeing a lot of people come through our gates and support our troops who are enduring harsh conditions in Afghanistan and in Iraq. What better way to honor the victims of 9/11 on the 10th anniversary of that tragic day than by supporting our troops with some care packages from home."

Contributions may be left at the Temple of Memories. Suggested donations include:

Food/snacks

• Beef Jerky/ Slim Jims 
• Coffee (ground or whole; instant or drip), hot chocolate packets; herbal teas 
• Instant drink mixes (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light) 
• Pumpkin seeds/ sunflower seeds (salted) 
• Tuna in foil pouches/ canned 
• Snack packs 
• Protein powders, protein bars
• Cliff Bars Hard pretzels
• Cheetos, Fritos, Chex Mix, Wheat Thins Gum and hard candy (must be individually wrapped) 
• Granola bars, power bars, cereal bars 
• Small packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese-Its Trail mix, dried fruit, granola, fruit roll-ups, fruit by the foot, fruit gummies 
• Dry soup: Ramen Noodles, Cup-O-Soup
• Nuts, peanuts, mixed nuts (salted) 
• Microwave food (popcorn, Chef-Boy-R-Dee, Mac ‘n’ Cheese)
• Cookies (small individual boxes; no chocolate) 
• Cheese & cracker packs 
• Condiments, spices, sugar, salad dressing (no glass jars)
• Oatmeal packs (instant) 
• Cereal (small, individual boxes) 
• Rice Krispie Treats (store-bought only)
• Caffeinated gum or candy

Apparel and bedding

• Air mattresses 
• Socks Pillow cases 
• Cotton crew socks or Fox socks (www.foxsox.com) 
• Twin-size Vellux blankets

Health products

• Band-Aids 
• Chapstick (any type, even squeeze tube)
• Foot powder, baby powder, Gold Bond powder 
• Baby wipes (travel size) 
• Liquid hand sanitizer (travel size) 
• Body wash, liquid soap, facial cleanser 
• Shampoo/ conditioner (travel size) 
• Hair gel (for women) 
• Combs, brushes, bobby pins 
• Eye drops (Visine) 
• Bug repellant (non-aerosol)
• Lens cleaner for glasses- individual packs (all infantry use glasses, either safety or Rx) 
• Nasal spray 
• Hand and foot warmer packets
• Neosporin 
• Vitamin C drops 
• Cough drops 
• Multi-vitamins 
• Feminine hygiene products 
• Dryer sheets (used as room fresheners and insect repellant)

Leisure

• AT&T Phone Cards for international calling 
• Fun Dollar Store toys/fun stuff 
• Small hand-held games, magazines
• Notes of encouragement, news for the deployed troops