Sorry, no recipes today since I want to talk about something near to my heart. I know there are a lot of us wondering what we can do to help or assist our men and women who are serving abroad and this is an opening for any of you who would like to assist some of those who are so far from home. This request came from my cousin Marlaine Koue, whose family is committed to assisting the troups abroad. Marlaine has outlined for us her easy guidelines for sending packages.
The US postal service has “flat rate” boxes. These are great since they allow you to fill up a box at a rate you can afford. The post office will ask you to fill out a couple of forms and the cost would be between $10 and $14 a box depending on which size you send.
Cards and letters are great since everyone needs a family. If you know of a person, family or group that would like to send anything, please feel free to forward this on. This Squadron is set to be in Afghanistan until June 2010.
Send Items To:
GySgt Kathryn Denham – To get things delivered you have to send to someone in a unit. Kathryn has agreed to be that person.
HMLA – 367 Scarface
Unit 42065
FPO AP 96427-2065
Put a note in the box “to the men and women of HMLA – 367″
Food (They get 3 meals a day but there is no food available between meals) so they would desperately like:
- Granola Bars
- Jerky
- Nuts
- Candy – chocolate can be sent until March – afterward melting is an issue
- Fruit Cups
- Crackers
- Mints
- Chips
- Cocoa
- Coffee
Personal Items:
- Blankets
- Toiletries (There are 15 women in the squadron that have special needs)
- Scarves / Sunglasses
- Liquid Body Soap/Shampoo/Conditioner/Lotion/Razors/Combs
- Toothpaste (do not send mouthwash)
- floss/ gum
This is a wonderful opportunity you and your family about giving to those who our serving our country and are in harm’s way. Whether it’s a holiday box or a monthly box, it will be met with a smile and grateful hands and hearts. And a big “thank you” from Marlaine and I. Happy Holidays and I promise, Almond Pear Custard Tarte to follow.