January 21, 2021 – Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Easter Care Packages for our deployed military that will be mailed on March 22nd. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to post exchanges and can really use the items they receive, along with a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them.
Suggested donations include Girl Scout Cookies, protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Slim Jims/Jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books, playing cards, personal care items, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors, small American flags.
Also needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, gum, Gorilla Tape, hanging car deodorizers, cotton swabs, and wet wipes, 2021 calendars, and new greeting cards.
They would also want to send packages to your loved ones so please submit your APO/FPO addresses to Ann Irwin at a.irwin@att.net or by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace United Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace UMC at 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 between 8:30 and 4:00 pm Monday-Thursday until March 11th.
Monetary donations are always welcome as the postage has increased to $20.40 per package. These packages are a morale boost for our military, and they appreciate your support.
