DeMolays should get involved in any way they can to show support for the country. For many, it may mean holding a drive for donations that will be sent to the troops. It is important to know what is needed before holding a drive for donations. Below is a suggested list of items that can be donated. Send only new, unopened products. Before mailing your donations, check with the post office for additional rules.
Cough drops
Eye drops
Stationary
Baby wipes
Flea collars (they put them around their ankles and it helps keep sand fleas from biting them)
Tissues
Toilet paper
Batteries
Waterless hand sanitizers
Lotion
Sunscreen
Foot Powder
Ziploc bags
Hard Candy
Snack crackers
Twizzlers candy
Hot chocolate
Tang or Koolaid mix (pre-sugared)
AA Batteries
Magazines and books
Playing cards
Goggles (to protect their eyes during sand storms)
Hairbrushes, combs
Nail clippers
Chapstick
Pre-paid phone cards
Mouthwash
Q-Tips
Saline nasal spray
Sunflower Seeds
Beef Jerky
Fly swatters
Bug spray (no aerosol cans)
Pretzels
Nuts
Trail Mix
Granola bars
Greeting cards
Stationary and pens
Fruit cups
Please don't send
Aerosol Cans
Chocolate (it will melt)
Perishable Food
Stamps (the troops can send mail back to the states without postage)