FLINT, Mich., Security Credit Union (SCU) has partnered with
Operation Care Package of Michigan to host the third annual "Support Our Troops" donation drive, as the nonprofit prepares to send care packages to United States soldiers overseas. Donations will be accepted at SCUs nine offices in mid-Michigan and two offices in metro Detroit from Tuesday, Sept. 2 to Monday, Oct. 24.
Operation Care Package of Michigan aims to provide deployed military service men and women with the comforts of home by collecting, compiling and sending care packages overseas. Items collected during SCUs "Support Our Troops" drive will be packaged and shipped to the troops during the holiday season.
"Service men and women give up so much to ensure our safety," said Christopher Estes, SCU president and CEO. "Its an honor to host this donation drive in partnership with Operation Care Package and bring a touch of home to military personnel on active duty."
Suggested items include:
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Personal toiletries (no travel size please): shampoo, bar soap, lip balm, dental floss, deodorant, baby wipes, lotion, eye drops, Tylenol and Motrin and disposable razors.
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Non-perishable food items: beef jerky, chips, crackers, cookies, dry cereal, protein bars, energy drinks, instant oatmeal, microwave popcorn, pudding cups and hard candies.
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Clothing: underwear, socks (white), bandanas, slippers, sunglasses and shower shoes.
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Recreation materials: board games, batteries, puzzles, books, CDs and DVDs, video games, athletic equipment, sewing kits, stationery and prepaid phone cards.�Headquartered in Flint, Mich., Security Credit Union has been committed to providing secure, convenient and personalized service since 1949. With more than 51,000 members and 11 locations, SCU attends the financial needs of members across Genesee, Lapeer, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.� SCU members receive quality service and exceptional value when choosing SCU as their trusted financial partner. For more information, visit www.securitycu.org, or call (810) 235-2322 or toll-free at (800) 373-2333.
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FLINT, Mich., Security Credit Union (SCU) has partnered with Operation Care Package of Michigan to host the third annual "Support Our Troops" donation drive, as the nonprofit prepares to send care packages to United States soldiers overseas. Donations will be accepted at SCUs nine offices in mid-Michigan and two offices in metro Detroit from Tuesday, Sept. 2 to Monday, Oct. 24.
Operation Care Package of Michigan aims to provide deployed military service men and women with the comforts of home by collecting, compiling and sending care packages overseas. Items collected during SCUs "Support Our Troops" drive will be packaged and shipped to the troops during the holiday season.
"Service men and women give up so much to ensure our safety," said Christopher Estes, SCU president and CEO. "Its an honor to host this donation drive in partnership with Operation Care Package and bring a touch of home to military personnel on active duty."
Suggested items include: