The Kirklin American Legion has announced that donations will be accepted for the Stuff the Stockings for Our Soldiers program through Friday, Dec. 6.
The Kirklin American Legion Auxiliary Unit 130 will be accepting donations to stuff the stockings with a goal to collect enough items to fill 30 stockings for local veterans as well as active-duty soldiers currently serving during the holiday season. Donations will be accepted by drop off at the Post during normal business hours through Friday, Dec. 6. The Kirklin Dollar General has set up a donation display for purchased items as well.
Suggested items:
- Non-perishable, travel and snack size treats
- Trail mix, nuts, peanut butter, mints or gum, granola bars, Slim Jims, candy, sunflower seeds, crackers, cookies, protein bars, beef jerky, Nutella
- Christmas cards with encouraging messages
- Bobby pins
- Hair ties
- Cough drops
- Deck of cards
- Crossword puzzles
- Car and air freshners
- Single-serve water flavoring packets
- Small individual packs of tissues
- All-purpose wipes
- Hand and feet warmers
- Nail clippers
- Lens cleaning wipes
- Hot hands
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Deodorant
- Lip balm
- Baby wipes
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitizer
- Pain-relieving cream
- Lotion
- Razors
- Shaving cream
- Powder
- Face cleaner or wipes
