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Helping Hands for Hospitalized Veterans

Please help us collect personal care items for local hospitalized veterans!


From November 1st-15th, you can drop off new, unused items listed below.

For every 5 items that you bring in, you get a chance to win a three course  meal for 2 cooked and served by Dr. Dan and Dr. Kris!


(All items must be new, in unopened packaging!)

Items Needed:

  • Sugar-Free & Regular Hard Candies
  • Hairbrushes & Combs
  • Clock Radios and Battery Operated Clock Radios
  • Underwear (boxer, brief and women’s)
  • Sweaters
  • Writing Paper
  • Socks (tube, crew and women’s) & Non-Skid Slipper Socks
  • Large Print Crossword
  • Word Search Activity Workbooks
  • Magnified Reading Glasses
  • Bar Soap
  • Deodorant (non-aerosol)
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Toothpaste & Toothbrushes
  • Denture Cleaner & Denture Adhesive
  • Large Print Playing cards
  • Disposable Razors
  • T-Shirts
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Fingernail Clippers, Cuticle Sticks, Fingernail Files
  • Cosmetics and Bags
  • Female Hygiene Products
  • Unbreakable Hand Mirrors
  • Q-Tips
  • AA & AAA batteries
  • Sweatshirts and Sweatpants (all sizes)
  • Large nylon carrying bags
  • Postage Stamps

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