Operation Care Package believes it is an honor for us to ship care
packages to our deployed troops throughout the world.
Our goal is to make sure that no "Hero" serving our country is
forgotten.
We rely on the generosity of Americans to continue our efforts. Thank
you for your help and for supporting our Troops!
Donations & Volunteer Opportunities
Operation Care Package is a volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3)
public charity.
Fed ID # 33-1085125
All donations are tax deductible.
Monetary Donations
All donations are used to help
pay for shipping costs and items needed that we do not receive from
donations. The average shipping cost is approx $12 per box.
Donations may be made by check, money order, Paypal.
Any size donation is greatly
appreciated.
Purchase A Flag Made In The USA
CVS Flags will make a donation to Operation Care Package for any purchase
made through the link below.
These donations will help with postage and items for the Care Packages.
Click Banner
proudarmysis4@sbcglobal.net
Stamp 'N For The Troops
We are asking all Americans if they would consider donating one 44? Stamp or more to be used for postage for cards, letters, and Care Packages.
Our goal is One Million Stamps!
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Jewel Shop & Share
Shop at any Jewel Food Store on certain verified dates
with a shop and share coupon and OCP
will recieve a gift card in the amount of 7% of whatever you spend.
Shop & Share dates for 2009 are:
Nov. 2nd, 3rd., & 4th 2009
Nov. 30th, Dec. 2nd & Dec. 2nd 2009
Dec. 7th, 8th, & 9th 2009
Contact Debbie to have a coupon for above dates mailed or picked up
815-723-6960
Laptops
We would greatly appreciate donations of new and refurbished laptops,
or used laptops in good condition, which would be sent
to deployed troops who request them.
Sponsor A Package
Our care packages include many necessities, along with special treats
from
home.
Donation: $25.00
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Details
Volunteers Needed!
We have events coming up and your help is needed
Nov. 8th 2009, Cantigny VFW Craft Show 9 - 3
Nov. 15th Tag day Lockport, IL.
Nov. 18th 2009 Spaghetti Dinner 11 am till 7 pm. Joliet
Joliet, Lockport, Lemont
Please can you help commit to at least a couple hours?
Jr. High through Senior Citizens needed.
Out of State? Ask how you can help
Contact Debbie 815-723-6960 please leave a message, I work.
Wreaths Across America
Sponsor a wreath for a Veteran's grave
OCP has teamed up with Wreaths Across America
We are excited about this campaign, since it's a great way to support our Veterans and also help send Care Packages to our Troops.
670 Wreaths were Sponsored for 2008, Thank you!
Any orders from now on will apply to 2009
You can order online at
http://www.wreaths-across-america.org
Enter our Group ID # ILOCP 0001
and the National Cemetery of your choice
Or you can order through the mail and pay by check.
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Sewing
Support our Troops by sewing a Hygiene Bag
Free Pattern and Information:
http://www.thecreativethimble.com/FreePatterns/US%20Troop%20Bag.pdf
You can mail finished bags to:
Operation Care Package
611 Wilcox St.
Joliet, Il. 60435
Other sewing projects include:
Cool scarves - Travel Pillows - Back & Neck warmers - Draw string Bags
For more info contact:
Debbie @ proudarmysis4@sbcglobal.net
Greeting Cards For Troops By ORCAS
A wonderful Orgnaization ORCAS
Oregon Coast Avid Stampers
Supplies OCP with thousands of Handmade Greeting cards so
the toops can have cards to send home to loved ones and friends
Donations or card supplies & handmade cards are always needed
Please contact Claudette Schroeder at 541_764-8914
Or Mail donations of any supplies to:
ORCAS, C/O C. Schroeder
4300 N. Highway 101
Depoe Bay, Oregon 97341
Cards and Supplies are needed 3 months in advance of each Holiday.
For more information regarding these donations,
and items you have available to donate,
please email Claudette at
orcas@jnrcom.com
Other Donations
You can choose to donate:
Real Estate - Cars - Boats - Jewelry
For more information regarding these donations,
and items you have available to donate,
please email Debbie at
proudarmysis4@sbcglobal.net
Supply List
The following is a list of items that are especially needed.
For a more complete listing, see our
Supply List
page.
Thank you.
Cards & letters of support to 'any hero'
Kool Aid Singles - Powdered Pre-Sweetened Drink Mixes
Canned Soups & Fruit
Canned Tuna or Chicken
Licorice - Swedish Fish - Fruit Snacks
Batteries AA & AAA
Hand held games, dvds and cds
Hand Held Fans / Flav or Ice
Protien Bars / Jerky
Socks - Mens - white /black - work /crew
Summer sausage, beef sticks or pepperoni sticks (6oz to 12oz size)
Granola Bars, Trail Mix, Nuts (individual sizes)
Zip lock bags (quart and gallon size)
Micro-wave Easy Mac - Instant Oatmeal
Phone cards 120 min AT&T
All donations should be sent to:
Operation Care Package
611 Wilcox Street
Joliet, Illinois
60435
Proudarmysis4@sbcglobal.net
You may also drop off items at the locations below
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Nothing brings a smile to a soldier's face like a letter from a kid.
We would like to receive hand drawn pictures and letters from children
in school.
Please keep pictures no larger than 8 x 10, to fit nicely
in
box.
Hand painted regular size pillowcases for our wounded troops in combat hospitals.
Also general hand painted pillowcases
Fabric Markers work best
Can you sew? 9in x 12in size drawstring bags needed to hold hygiene products for hospital patients.
Be part of the team of OCP Kids Supporting Our Troops!
Visit OCP Kids
Volunteers
Local residents in Joliet, Illinois & surrounding areas.
Donation Boxes:
OCP is in need of areas to leave drop off boxes.
If you know of a
grocery store or business with a central location
that would allow us to leave a box, please contact us.
Volunteers
are also needed to pick up donated items, and transport to our packing
office in Joliet. This could require some heavy lifting.
Customs Forms:
We must fill out a Customs form for every box sent overseas. Filling
out the forms in advance saves time.
This can be done at home or at our office and only requires legible
handwriting and your time.
Anyone interested in preparing Customs forms to send to us, may obtain
them (free of charge) by calling the US Post Office
at 800-610-7833 - or check them out online.
(Form #2976-A)
Contact us for instructions.
Inspection & Sorting of Items:
As donated items come in, they must be inspected and sorted into
different categories. Items must be appropriate for sending - no open
food packages, checking for expiration and sorting into
areas....hygiene, food, items for the kids, etc.
Bagging:
Donated items are all placed into ziplock bags. Examples are:
snacks, hygiene, canned foods in bags, etc. This protects the
contents of the package against leakage, should any part of the package
get crushed during shipment. We also need individuals to bag separate
'hygiene packs'.
Packing Boxes:
Once items are sorted and bagged, they are placed into the boxes.
Boxes need to be taped, packed tightly, letters enclosed - and
then, closed, taped and stacked.
Trucks and Vans:
We are in need of local residents who have a pick-up or van and are
willing to help haul care packages to the post office.
This also reguires some heavy lifting and bending, as packages
weigh approx 8 to 20 lbs.
Packages are mailed weekly year round.
Any amount of time that can be donated is a huge help.
Thank you.
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