In the spirit of giving and thankfulness, Essex Parks and Recreation will be teaming up with Operation Adopt A Soldier to collect much needed items for care packages to be sent to our troops stationed over seas. Stop by Memorial Hall to hear the tunes of the 40th Army Band "5 Above" and consider making a donation of an item from their needed items list below. Celebrate and support our troops!

Powdered Drink Mix
Hats
Gloves
Razors
Journals/Notebooks
Bar Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Baby Powder
Ramen Noodles
Canned Soup
Cup of Soup
First Aid Items
Colored Pencils/Crayons
Coloring Books
Games
Playing Cards
Books
Comic Books
Trail Mix
Pringles
Energy Bars
Tuna
Goggles
Socks (white/black)
Flip-flops/ Shower shoes
Sock liners
Dried Fruit / Nuts
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Chapstick
Deodorant M/F
Baby Wipes
Lotion
Wet Wipes
Nail Clippers
Fly Traps
Flea Collars
Maxi Pads
Tampons
Antibacterial soap
Eye Drops
Chips
Candy
All-Occasion Cards
Envelopes
Stationary
Magazines
Pens/pencils
Shaving Cream M/F
Single Roll Toilet Paper
Tissues
Spaghetti O'S
Snacks
Hand Cream
Snacks/ Sweet Treats
Beef Jerky
Foot powder
Q-tips
Cough Drops
Insect Repellent
Motrin/Tylenol
Band-Aids
Sun Screen
DVD Movies
Music CDS
Portable CD Player
MP3 Player
Crossword Books
Frisbees
Footballs
Soccer balls
Baseball Glove & Ball
Sunglasses
Can Opener
Hot Plates
Batteries AA/AAA
Flashlights
English/Arabic Dictionary
Canned meals
Instant Coffee/ Tea
Watch
Tissues

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