November 27, 2007

Milwaukee Care Package Drive for Soldiers Serving in Iraq

Dear Friends:

With the lighting of the city's Christmas tree recently, I was reminded that it is that time of year again – the holiday season. While it is easy to give thanks for what we have, it is important to keep in mind those abroad who cannot be with their families. 

The City of Milwaukee will be holding a Christmas Care Package drive for 180 Wisconsin Army National Guard soldiers serving in Troop E, 105th Cavalry currently stationed in Iraq. These soldiers will not be able to celebrate the holiday season with their loved ones. With your help, we can brighten their holiday.

If you are interested in helping, please drop off selected items from the list below, or cash donations to help with shipping costs, to the designated drop-off point, - The Mayor's Office, City Hall Room 201 – by Monday, December 3.  The items collected will be shipped to the soldiers so they receive them in time for the holidays.

I look forward to supporting our soldiers with your help this holiday season.  If you have any further questions, please contact Katie Headley at kheadl@milwaukee.gov.

Wish List for Soldiers of Wisconsin Army National Guard Troop E 105th Cavalry:

Most requested items:
Hard candies
Sunflower seeds
Microwave popcorn
Gum
Beef jerky

Please do NOT send these items:
Feminine hygiene products
Playing cards
Pens/paper
Hotel shampoos/soaps
Toothbrushes
Foot powder

Additional items:
Cookies
Chips in hard containers
Baked goods (brownies, fudge, etc)
Batteries (AA, AAA)
Phone cards (go to www.aafes.com or AT&T international)
CDs
Play Station 2 video games
Handheld games
M&M's, Peanut M&M's
Ritz, peanut butter or cheese crackers
Kool-Aid packets
Chapstick
Sun screen
Microwave meals
 

Sincerely,

Mayor, City of Milwaukee

Visit my website at: http://www.city.milwaukee.gov/mayor