Help Patriots Point show how much "We LOVE our Military" by donating items to send overseas
From now until February 28, drop off items for deployed soldiers at the American Red Cross Donation Centers in West Ashley and Mount Pleasant or at Patriots Point; just look for the bins designated for the “We LOVE our Military.” The donation of an approved item made at Patriots Point visitor's gate will count as your $3 fee to park in the visitor's parking lot; a little "thank you" to show our appreciation.
Donations can be made at the American Red Cross Donation Centers at 2000 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard in West Ashley and at 920 Houston Northcutt Boulevard in Mount Pleasant OR at Patriots Point. The donation of an approved item can be made at Patriots Point's visitor's parking lot in lieu of the $3 parking fee.
Here's a list of items appropriate to donate (and items to steer clear of):
For security and sanitary reasons, please leave all items in their original packages. When purchasing items, please choose the latest expiration date possible.
FOOD, SNACKS AND DRINKS:
• Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
• Coffee (ground or whole; instant or drip; ground is preferred)
• Powder Drink Mix (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light)
• Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds
• Tuna and Chicken Salad (in foil pouches, or ready-to-eat kits; NO CANS)
• Protein Powder and Protein Bars
• Chocolate Products
• Hot Chocolate Packets, Herbal Teas
• Pretzels, Chips, Chex Mix, etc.
• Gum/Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped in large bags)
• Granola Bars, Power Bars, Cereal Bars
• Small Pacakges of Cookies, Crackers
• Dry Soup (Ramen Noodles/Cup-O-Soup; just add water)
• Nuts (salted preferred)
• Microwavable foods (popcorn, Chef Boy-R-Dee, Mac'n'Cheese, etc.)
• Cookies
• Rice Krispie Treats (store-bought only)
• Oatmeal Packs (instant; just add water)
• Cereal (small, individual boxes)
• Condiments, Spices, Sugar, Salad Dressing (no glass jars)
• Caffeinated Gum or Candy
TOILETRIES (NO HOTEL SAMPLES!)
• Baby Wipes (travel size)
• Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
• Body Wash, Liquid Soap, and Facial Cleanser
• Shampoo/Conditioner (travel size)
• Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
• Combs/Brushes/Bobby Pins (in original packaging, please)
• Deodorant (travel size)
• Razors (disposable, "Intuition" or "Mach 3")
• Shaving Cream in Tubes/Shaving Soap
• Lip balm/Chap Stick
• Baby Powder and Foot Powder (travel size)
• Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
• Hand and Body Lotion/Moisturizer (travel size)
• Sunblock (SPF 45), Zinc, Vitamin E and Aloe Vera Gel
• Bug Spray/DEET/Skin-So-Soft
• Mouthwash (travel size)
• Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, and Dental Floss
• Breath Mints/Breath Strips
• Lozenges and Cough Drops
• Loufa Sponges, Buff Puffs, and Washcloths
• Nail files, Emery Boards, and Nail Clippers
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Cotton Swabs and Cotton Balls
• Band-aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits/Ace bandages
• Icy Hot or Bengay
• Moleskin
• Shoe Insole Cushions (gel is best)
• Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
• Eye Drops
• Nasal Spray
• Vitamins
ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS:
• Batteries (AA, AAA, C & 9 Volt are the most requested)
• DVD Movies
• Xbox Games, PSP, PS2 & PS3 Games
• iTunes Gift Cards
• 35 mm Disposable Cameras
• Computer Flash Drives and Thumb Drives
• Portable CD players and head phones
• Electronic Handheld Games
• Small Homemade Gifts
• Small Photographs or Posters of Scenery
• Pens and Mechanical Pencils, Small Note Pads
• Stationery and Envelopes
• Double-Sided Tape, Small Crafts Kits, Scrap-Booking Items
• Day planners, Calendars or Small, Pocket Calendars
• Game Books (crossword puzzles/word search books, etc.)
• Yo-Yo's, dominoes, playing cards (new), poker chips and mats, dice
• Board games (travel size is great!)
• Dart Boards
• Sports Equipment, Nerf Footballs, Whiffle Bats
• Frisbees/Hackey sacks
• Music CDs, Magazines and Books
OTHER:
• Linens (i.e. pillow cases, twin sheets, towels; green & tan)
• T-Shirts: Cotton green & tan under shirts - new (Sizes: M, L & XL)
[Note: The DOD banned "Under-Armor" shirts due to its material being potentially flammable & bad reactions to open wounds.]
• Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softner Sheets
• Flashlights (small, battery-operated)
• Socks (black, olive green & white; cotton or wool)
• Pre-Paid Phone Cards
• Small Toys and School Supplies for Iraqi & Afghan Children
• Patriotic Knick-Knacks and US Flags, State Flags, Bandanas, Baseball Caps,
• Black or Green Duct Tape, Small Tool Kits, Dust Masks, Carpentry Tools,
• Fly Swatters, Fly Paper, Mosquito Netting, Bug Repellent (NO AEROSOL CANS PLEASE)
• Sunglasses (No "mirored" types)
• Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind-up or battery-operated)
• Small Portable Fans (110 voltage okay)
• Fleece Blankets
• Disposable Hand and Foot Warmers (in the wintertime)
• Winter Hats
• Water Bottles, Travel Mugs & Thermoses with Lids
• Coffee Makers & Filters (110 voltage okay)
• Coffee Bean Grinders - small (electric or battery-operated)
• Microwave Ovens (55 pounds max; 110 voltage okay)
• Elixir & Water Purification Tablets for Camelbaks
• Combat Application Tourniquets (black only)
CANNOT ACCEPT these items:
HOME-BAKED FOOD
GLASS BOTTLES or GLASS JARS
AEROSOL CANS or SPRAYS
EXPIRED FOOD
CANNED FOOD
LIGHTERS, MATCHES or LIGHTER FLUID
HOTEL SAMPLES
VHS TAPES or CASSETTE TAPES
CONTRABAND ITEMS (live plants, tobacco, knives, nudity, etc.)
HARD-COVER BOOKS & MUSIC CDS
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