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USO_donations_20232024 USO OHIO STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS ANNUAL DRIVE

Firelands Electric is once again joining forces with local radio stations WLKR-FM and K96-FM to support USO Ohio’s Step Up for Soldiers annual drive.

Beginning, Nov. 11 and running through Dec. 16, members of Firelands Electric and the community can deliver care package items to the co-op office, located at 103 Industrial Drive in New London. Items may be dropped off in the collection boxes located inside the front lobby during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

 

Suggested donation items include:

Travel-sized hygiene products and other items:

  • razors/shaving cream
  • cotton swabs
  • tissues
  • deodorant
  • toothpaste/toothbrushes/floss
  • feminine hygiene products
  • travel size bar soap/body wash/shampoo
  • eye drops
  • ear plugs
  • hand sanitizer
  • detergent pods
  • sunscreen
  • cough drops
  • zip lock bags (quart)
  • playing cards
  • puzzle books

Food items (single-serving-sized recommended):

  • chewing gum/hard candy
  • beef jerky
  • trail mix
  • fruit snacks
  • raisins/dried fruit/fruit pouches
  • pop tarts
  • cracker/cookie packets
  • nuts/peanut butter
  • powered drink mix packets
  • powdered coffee/hot cocoa mix/tea bags
  • chips/pretzels/popcorn
  • cereal/oatmeal/granola packets
  • ramen noodles
  • tuna/canned chicken
  • protein/granola bars
  • pudding/jello cups
  • mints

The USO is also collecting monetary donations for U.S. service men and women. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible contribution, please click HERE.

*Snacks and travel-sized hygiene essentials are the most requested items.