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Care Package Drive for Deployed Troops
November 2, 2021 from 8:00 am–November 15, 2021 from 5:00 pm
The Massasoit Veteran Services Center is teaming up again this year with local non-profit Care Packs for a care package drive. Care Packs has been sending care packages to deployed troops for 16 years. There is a wish list set up on amazon if anyone would like to contribute: Care Package Items
The Veteran Services Center is accepting donations (see items lists below) from Tuesday, November 2 until November 15. There will be a donation box located outside of the Veterans Center in the bottom floor of the Student Center on the Brockton campus.
If shipping items for the care packages, please have them shipped to:
Massasoit Community College
Veteran Center
1 Massasoit Blvd
Brockton, MA, 02302
SC 120
Clothing & Toiletries:
(NEW ITEMS ONLY) bandanas, t-shirts, crew socks, baseball hats, winter hats, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Q-tips, antibacterial lotion, hand/body lotion, lip balm, band-aids, baby wipes, shampoo, stick deodorant, dental floss, mouthwash, sunscreen, bug repellent, no pest fly strips, solid air fresheners, feminine products, foot powder and bar soap.
Entertainment:
Frisbees, tennis balls, travel games (chess, checkers, UNO), playing cards, batteries (AAA, AA , C, D), blank greeting cards, electronic games, paper, pens, envelopes, this year(s) /months magazines (Sports Illustrated, Auto, Golf, People), pre- paid phone cards, CD’s and DVD’s.
Please note that Care Packs is not accepting food items at this time. We appreciate your generosity for our deployed troops!
Accommodation Statement
Massasoit Community College encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions related to access for this event, please contact Brian Schilling in advance of your participation or visit.