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The cause hits close to home for some residents and employees. Sales Director Mary Swip’s son, Kevin, is deployed as a Combat-Medic wit the U.S. Army in the 1^st squad, Treatment platoon, Charlie company, 15^th Bsb, 2^nd Brigade, 1^st Cavalry, in Afghanistan.

Recommended food and snack items include:  beef jerky or slim Jims, individually wrapped hard candy and gum, granola bars, cereal bars, power bars, dry soup mix, fruit roll-ups, fruit gummie and fruit by the foot, cheese and cracker packs, and condiments, such as spices, sugar, and salad dressing (no glass jars or bottles), and small packages of chips or cookies.

There is also a need for toiletries. No hotel sample can be accepted. Recommended toiletries are: travel size baby wipes and hand sanitizer, travel size deodorant, baby power, mouthwash, lotions, shampoos and conditioners, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, cough drops, and multi-vitamins.

Entertainment and sports items are also needed. These include new or used DVD movies, Xbox games, and PS2 games. Puzzle books, board games, and playing cards are also needed, as well as nerf footballs, whiffle balls, sports equipment, and Frisbees.

There is also a request for US flags, state flags, bandanas, baseball hats, sports jerseys and banners, and sunglasses.

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