In honor of Veterans Day, St. Matthew’s Council of Catholic Women, along with St. Matthew Parish School, will be collecting items throughout November to be sent to military personnel serving in the Middle East. Collected items will be taken to Operation Support Our Troops America (OSOT). OSOT’s mission is to support the morale and well being of American forces by providing comfort, resources and education to all involved while deployed and upon a soldier’s return.
The most requested items are:
FOOD PRODUCTS
Beef Jerky Granola Bars Ramen Noodle Soups
Canned fruit (flip top) Gum, Hard Candy Slim Jim
Canned pasta (flip top) Tootsie Rolls Snacks
Chocolate Jelly, Peanut Butter Soups (micro or flip top)
Coffee, tea Microwave Meals Sunflower Seeds
Hot Chocolate Microwave Popcorn Trail Mix
Cookies, Candies Nuts Tuna Fish (Lunch to go)
Dried Fruit Powder Drinks Oatmeal (instant)
TOILETRIES (Small or travel size)
Aloe Vera Lotion Eye Drops Q-tips
Baby Powder Facial Wipes Shampoo
Blistex (tube) Foot Powder Shower Gel
Body Wash Gel Shaving Cream Soap
Dental Floss Immodium Sun Block
Deodorant (non-aerosol) Kleenex (small pack) Tooth Brushes
Disposable Razors Mouthwash Toothpaste
Lip Balm Tylenol
MISCELLANEOUS
AT&T Phone Cards Crossword Puzzles Paperback Books
Envelopes – Pens Socks
Batteries AA & AAA Face Scarves Sudoku Books
Insect Repellent (non-aerosol) Magazines Zip Lock Bags (all sizes)
Note Pads CDs and DVDs
Contact Andrea at 630.408.0751 or CCW@StMatthewChurch.org with any questions.