Operation Enduring Support Is Accepting Deployed Military Addresses, Donations For Christmas Care Packages

By Ann Irwin

     Operation Enduring Support is accepting Deployed Military Addresses as well as donations for our upcoming Christmas Care Packages that will be packed and mailed on December 3rd. Our deployed military have expressed to us how much they appreciate receiving the Christmas packages. Your donations send the message that you are thinking of and supporting these men and women serving our country so far from home.
     This is the 22th Christmas Operation Enduring Support has sent Christmas Care Packages with you support.
Suggested items include protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/jerky, individual instant coffee, Hot Chocolate packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items including eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors. Small American Flags.
     Also needed are individually wrapped hard candy, Candy Canes, Gum, Gorilla Tape/Duct Tape, Body wash/shampoo, cotton swabs and alcohol-free wet wipes, 2025 calendars and New Christmas Cards.
     All contacts should be made with Ann Irwin at [email protected] or by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace Methodist Church at 901 N Main St in Decatur, IL 62521 between 9:00 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until November 14th.      Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage is now $23.00 per box.
     We sent 148 boxes last Christmas. Your support is appreciated.