This week is the last week to donate to help those in need!
The Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs and the Veteran Students Organization invites you to take part in its 3rd annual competitive care package and holiday letter drive. Collected items will be donated to the Southpark Inn (Hartford, CT) and Homes for the Brave (Bridgeport, CT), two organizations dedicated to providing comprehensive services to homeless veterans and those in need.
Please drop off donations to Arjona 340.
Last year’s care package drive was a great success with over 5,400 items donated! We hope to make this year’s Veterans Care Package Drive an even bigger success and we need your help! We are encouraging student groups, academic departments, offices and residence halls across the UConn campus to form teams and compete to see which group can donate the most items from our recommended donation list.
Recommended Donation Item Examples:
General Hygiene Items: Shampoo, Soap, Disposable Razors, Shaving Cream, Toothpaste and Toothbrushes, Deodorant, Body Lotion, Baby Powder, Hair Brushes and Combs, Hand Sanitizer, etc.
Household Supplies: Laundry Detergent, Cleaning Supplies, Blankets and Sheets (twin size), Towels, Paper Goods, Napkins, Toilet Paper, Paper Plates, Cups, Coffee Filters, etc.
Non-Perishable Foods: Pastas, Soups, Canned Food, Mac N ‘Cheese, Coffee, Hard Candy, etc. (Non-expired)
Clothing: Unopened and unused (tags on or in packages) of winter socks, undergarments, sweatpants, t-shirts, winter hats, slippers, scarves, gloves, etc.
For more information, contact: Samuel Surowitz at Samuel.Surowitz@uconn.edu or at 860-486-5078!