Thanks To Yanks will be collecting personal care items from November 6th through November 11th for homeless veterans residing in three Massachusetts Veteran’s shelters during their Hope for Heroes campaign.
Drop off location is the Milford Nissan, 320 East Main St, Milford MA. Drop off times are Friday 11/6 from 8am – 6pm, Saturday 11/7 from 8am – 5pm, Sunday 11/8 from noon to 5pm, Monday – Wednesday** 11/9 – 11/11 from 8am to 8pm. **Free breakfast sandwiches will be provided by Chef Barry Keefe/Dinner & Co Catering on Veteran’s Day from 8am to 11am to anyone making a donation.
Items needed include personal hygiene items for men and women-shower shoes (L-XL)-socks-sweaters-men’s and women’s underwear-sweatshirts (S-3XL)-sweatpants-sneakers. ***Some shelters only accept new/unused items in original packaging.
Blankets-pillows-umbrellas-back packs-carrying bags-cosmetic bags-locks-AA and AA batteries-gift cards (Walmart/CVS/Supermarkets)
New Board games (large print playing cards, chess, checkers, cribbage…)
Nonperishable food items in non-breakable containers
Thanks To Yanks is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving military personnel, veterans, and their families. Please visit us at http://www.thankstoyanks.org and like us on Facebook. Further inquiries can be directed to info@thankstoyanks.org.
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