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april packing cancelled

April 28th Troops Packing Cancelled

We have made the very difficult decision to cancel the April 28th packing.   Several boxes from last month's shipment were returned.  If you watch the news, you know thousands of soldiers are being moved.  Many of these locations are unable to currently receive mail.  To be good stewards of the donations we receive, we cannot justify the cost of shipping until troop movements settle down.


We are still accepting donations along with names and addresses of active military personnel - no matter where they are serving.  Thank you for your continued support.

THANK YOU TO THOSE SERVING AND THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED

PACKAGES SENT MONTHLY

Send us names and addresses of those serving.

PACKAGES SENT MONTHLY

Troops packings are held at Post 52, 13216 Dunham Road, Meadville, PA 5:30 pm.  Donations of items and money for postage expenses accepted year round.  We are very grateful for the community support that enables monthly boxes to be sent to soldiers serving around the globe.

SUPPORT OUR MILITARY

Send us names and addresses of those serving.

PACKAGES SENT MONTHLY

If you know someone serving, simply send us an email with the name and mailing address (date of return - if known) and they will receive packages.

Send us names and addresses of those serving.

Send us names and addresses of those serving.

Send us names and addresses of those serving.

If you know someone serving, simply email us their name and address and we will send them a monthly care package.   Support our military by letting them know we appreciate their service.

4/28/2026 CANCELED


At this time we are not accepting any liquids.  The packages go through extreme heat/cold to reach their destination which will cause any liquid to expand or freeze and make a mess in the package.  While we are experiencing cooler temperatures in NW PA - other parts of the world are still quite warm.


 See below for other items being accepted.   NO sample/hotel sizes please.  NO Ramen Noodles.


Items such as sunscreen, hand lotions, eye drops and bug repellent are constantly needed.  Bug repellent and sunscreen should either be lotion (wipes) or pump spray.  NO AEROSOL for any product.  The post office does not permit shipping of aerosol cans, so any aerosol items will be donated to a local charity.


Healthy snack items are very popular and the items below are all being accepted.  Thank you for your support.


Please refer to the list below to see what other items are needed.  

  

Next packing to be announced

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TODAY

The purpose of Project Support Our Troops is to provide soldiers with encouragement, love & support.

Monthly Packings

Post 52 sends packages to active military personnel monthly.  Donations of items to send and monies for postage greatly needed and appreciated.  We accept the names and addresses of all military - stateside and deployed.  Simply send us an email with soldier's name and address.

Cards and letters from adults and children are constantly needed. Please DO NOT seal any envelopes.

ITEMS SENT REGULARLY:

  • Protein Drink Mix such as Propel
  • Canned Fruit - metal cans only
  • Beef Jerky 
  • Granola Bars 
  • Slim Jims 
  • Trail Mix 
  • Peanuts
  •  Peanut Butter - 1 lb. plastic jars
  • Candy Bars
  • Pringles
  • Chewing Gum
  • Tuna Fish - canned or pouches
  • Hard Candy
  • Gummy Fruit snacks
  • Sunscreen (NO aerosol)
  • Eye drops 
  • Foot Powder
  • Jelly Beans
  • Altoids or mints
  • Sunflower Seeds 
  • Mixed nuts
  • Toothbrushes & Toothpaste 
  • Smoked oysters or sardines
  • Microwave popcorn
  • Macaroni & Cheese - box only
  • M & M's - plain or peanut
  • Small sewing kits
  • Wet wipes - med to small packs
  • Word puzzle books
  • Bug repellent wipes (no aerosol)


CAUTION

USPS does not permit shipping of batteries, liquid hand sanitizer or anything aerosol.  If we receive those items they are donated to a local nonprofit.


Please no Ramen noodles

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Post 52 Meadville                                                                  Classic Bedding Conneaut Lake

Flick's TV & Appliance Meadville                                          Fox's Sew n Vac Downtown Mall

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