The UConn Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs has initiated its 6th Annual Care Package Drive. Consider placing a collection box in your area! Collected items will be donated to shelters which provide housing, training, job placement, and other services to the homeless and those in need with a focus on veterans. The items can be dropped off in Hawley 102 between November 14th and December 7th!
If you wish to be competitive, come up with a team name for your office or group and attach the name to your donation bags or boxes! May the best team win! Last year's winners were the "Budds Bandits!" from Budds Building - will there be a new champion this year!?!?
This year’s winners will receive a commemorative trophy to showcase their team spirit!
Help show our veterans and our community how much UConn cares!
Recommended Collection Items
General Hygiene Items: shampoo, soap, disposable razors and shaving cream, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, body lotion, baby powder, hair brushes and combs, hand sanitizer, Maxi Pads, feminine hygiene products, liquid hand soap
Household Supplies: laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, blankets and sheets (twin size), towels, paper goods (napkins, toilet paper, paper plates/cups), plastic utensils, tupperware, ziploc bags, sealed batteries
New Clothing: Coats/Jackets, Gloves, Pants, Shower Flip Flops, Socks, Winter & Work Socks, Scarves, Shirts, Suits, Sweaters, Sweatpants, Sweatshirts, Ties, Undershirts, Underwear, Winter hats (clothing sized M-XXXL is preferred)
Food: Canned foods, coffee, hard candy, brownie/cake mix, cereal, coffee, condiments, peanut butter, Jelly, powdered creamer, salad dressing, salt and pepper, spices, snacks, soups, stews, sugar, taco makings, tuna fish, sardines, etc.
Donated items will be distributed evenly between "Homes for the Brave" in Bridgeport, CT and "South Park Inn" in Hartford. Some items will be distributed directly to the homeless living on the streets by the Hartford Police Department.
Please contact us to receive an editable copy of our pre-made flyer to hang in your office area!
For more information, contact: Samuel.Surowitz@uconn.edu at 860-486-5078