TREATS FOR TROOPS
We buy the items, get them boxed, addressed and mailed 20 Care Packages on Friday August 8th.
We want to thank the volunteers and the citizens and visitors of Lakeport their outstanding support.
On our July 5th "Treats For Troops" fundraiser at Safeway, Long's, Bruno's, and K-Mart in Lakeport we
raised a total $1.049.00. Thank you to Phyllis, Jo, Woody, and Randy who were the volunteers who
manned the stations.
Lisa at Long's Drugs
Woody at K-Mart
Phyllis at Bruno's
Jo at K-Mart
Randy at Safeway
The Packing Party
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The Packing Party
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The Packing Table
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A special thank you for all the volunteers who manned
the stores on July 5th, 2008. They all took a day out
of their holiday weekend to serve.
Thank you to Phyllis, Jo, Lisa, Woody and Randy.
At our July 5th "Treats For Troops" fundraiser at Safeway, Long's, Bruno's, and K-Mart in Lakeport
we raised $1.049.00.
The funds pay for items to be sent overseas to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. We get feedback from
soldiers as to what they would like to receive in the care packages, which include a wide variety of items such as artificial tears that help the soldiers combat fiercely dry desert winds that blow sand in their faces, as well as food, powdered drink mix, and personal hygiene accessories.
Lisa and Robert head the "Treats for Troops" program, and shop around town for the needed items before they are packaged by
the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Post Members and are sent in the mail to the troops.
Due to the generosity shown by our community in July, we had $1,039 donated for our Care Packages.
A total of 34 Care Packages were sent in May and June to soldiers serving in the Middle East with
recipients ranging from Private to Colonel. Normally, we send about 20 packages, but many in our adopted
unit were thankfully home. They are expecting to be redeployed later in the year. Our ladies had a lot of fun putting
these together. A hearty thank you to all who contribute and volunteer.
PROJECT COMFORT
Through our contact, in Treats for Troops, with Maj. General Fil, we have now launched a new project called Project Comfort. Project Comfort involves supporting our wounded soldiers with patriotic blankets, homemade cookies, and encouragement for their mothers.
Project Comfort involves supporting our wounded soldiers with patriotic blankets, homemade cookies, and encouragement for their mothers.
A year ago our auxiliary began sending care packages in our Treats for Troops project. That is how we met Susan Fil, whose son is in Iraq. She told us how many soldiers were coming home wounded and in need of encouragement.
So Project Comfort began in May, with Major General Joseph Fil's mother, Susan delivering 12 patriotic blankets to the Palo Alto Veteran's Hospital. The ladies in our auxiliary made red, white, and blue quilts, afghans, and purchased additional fleece throws. The recipients of these have ranged from 21-28 years in age. They are rehabilitating from severe burns, amputations, and comas. The stories Susan tells are so touching. For example, the 1st blanket went to a 21 year old who lost a leg, eye, and was trying to recover speech. She said he just hugged his blanket like a teddy bear.
Susan also delivers homemade cookies and takes the mothers to lunch. Many mothers have had to leave jobs. Fatigue sets in. Susan says they are grateful for the comfort that going to lunch with her gives them.
Our next delivery will be in August. We hope to not only send more blankets, but assist Susan in the
cost of comforting the mothers with a lunch away from the hospital.
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CD's (Mark them to recipient)
Wet wipes
Artificial tears
Sunscreen
Writing Paper and Envelopes
Insect repellent
Audio Cassettes (Mark to recipient)
Books, Magazines
Dominoes
Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D)
Vitamins
Dental floss
Face cream
Foot powder
Hand cream
Small bottles mouthwash
Toothbrushes
Mouthwash
Coffee (instant)
Gatorade
Tea Mixes (sweet or tea bags)
Sugar packets
Canned Fruit (pop top cans)
Condiments Packages (ketchup, etc)
Gum (no sticks)
Pop-Tarts
Tuna Kits
Checkers (travel size)
Crossword Puzzles
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DVD's (Mark them to recipient)
Beef sticks or jerky
Chips in a can
Candy (Heat resistant)
Pens and Pencils
Cookies (heat resistant)
Corn nuts
Crystal Light drink mix
Cup of Soup mixes
Fruit cups
Instant mocha cappuccino
Crunch n Munch
Licorice
Mike n Ike's
Nuts
Raisins
Spaghetti O's
Toothpaste
Coffee Creamer
Powdered Drink Mixes
Kool-Aid (bursts to freeze)
Bars (Clif or Balance)
Cereal (in small boxes)
Granola Bars
Oatmeal (instant)
Ravioli (pop top cans)
Board Games
Chess (travel size)
Playing Cards
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JOY MADEIROS VFW POST 2015
Post Office Box 744
Lakeport, CA 95453
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