Chalk Board with "support our troops" written on it.

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT SPONSORED BY THE CHATHAM AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

REMEMBER OUR SOLDIERS!

MED is helping with a community service project sponsored by The Chatham American Legion Auxiliary. M.E.D. will participate in collecting items needed for military care packages to be sent to soldiers overseas as part of Operation Adopt a Soldier, an organization located in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.  We have helped this great cause for many years and your continued support is greatly appreciated! The care packages mean a lot to our soldiers, especially around the holidays, and they appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Some suggested items to donate include:

  • Trail Mix
  • Spaghetti O’s
  • Snacks
  • Dry Soup Mix
  • Cookies
  • Ramen
  • Soup
  • Gum
  • Playing Cards
  • Snack Tuna
  • Hard Candy
  • Energy Bars
  • Microwave Meals
  • Canned Meals
  • Dried Fruits / Nuts
  • Beef Jerky
  • Instant Coffee/Tea
  • Chips
  • Granola Bars
  • Ice Tea Mix
  • Razors
  • Chapstick
  • Toothbrushes
  • Hand Lotion
  • Q-Tips
  • Shaving Cream
  • Eye Drops
  • Deodorant
  • Shampoo
  • Cough Drops
  • Band-Aids
  • Tissues
  • Toothpaste
  • Bar Soap
  • Baby Wipes
  • Toothbrushes
  • First Aid Items
  • Nail Clippers
  • Wet Wipes
  • Sunscreen
  • All Occasion Cards
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Notebooks
  • Frisbees
  • Journals
  • Stationary
  • Envelopes
  • AA / AAA batteries

This will be our FIRST SCHOOL-WIDE HOUSE CHALLENGE! 

Please help by sending items into your child’s homeroom teacher by November 17th!