FATHER’S DAY FUN:
We are collecting small items for Father’s Day goody bags for Marshall Manor’s Fathers’ Day party. There is a box by the library where items can be placed. We will meet at 9AM Thursday June 17th to fill the goody bags and go to Marshall Manor to wish the men a Happy Fathers’ Day.
FASHION SHOW DATE SET:
The Annual CWJC Fashion Showhas been rescheduled for Saturday June 19th at 9:30a.m., at First Baptist Church, Albertville. Tickets are available in Sunday School Classes or can be purchased at the event. Tickets are just $15 each and go towards this annual fundraiser for our CWJC friends.
Hospice of Marshall County is in dire need of volunteers in our area. If you are interested in serving your community through this organization, contact Allison Leak at 205-620-5244 for more information on how you can help!
Below is a list of items that the troops would like to have. You can take this list with you when you do your shopping. Please feel free to bring in other items that might be useful to our troops. And thank you!
Non perishable Food
Beef Jerky
Slim Jims
Power Bars (no chocolate)
Granola Bars (no chocolate)
Trail Mix
Dried Fruit
Ramin Noodles (In the cup)
Peanuts
Other nuts
Sunflower seeds
Raisins
Wafer cookies
Girl Scout cookies
Tuna fish (seal packed)
Cheese Crackers
Peanut Butter Crackers
Pringles
Crackers
Crystal Light drink mix
Kool Aid Drink Mix pre-sweetened
Powdered Gatorade (Small Packages)
Hard Candy
Cookies (Small packages)
Life Savers
Mentos
Skittles
Gum
Suckers
Tic Tacs
Anything else that can fit in their pockets to carry on missions
Entertainment
Books
Science Fiction
Magazines (e.g. Money, Fortune, Auto, Motorcycle, etc)
Music CDs
Movie DVDs (action, comedy etc.)
AA and AAA Batteries
Soccer balls
Frisbees
Footballs
Hand held video games
Stationery & Envelopes
Hygiene/Health
Shampoo
Deodorant
Baby Wipes
Visine
Q-tips
Baby powder
Chap stick
Foot Powder
Athlete’s Foot Lotion
Odor Eaters Insoles
Hand Lotion/Body Lotion
Razors
Multi-vitamins
Anti-bacterial cream
Hand Sanitizer
Socks
Bars of soap
Sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher)
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Dental Floss
Brown T-shirts (Any size)
White tube socks
What are the Military Mail Restrictions?
· Aerosol cans
· Firearms
· Flammable materials
· Liquids and powders
· Lottery tickets
· Poisons
· Alcohol and liquor
· Ammunition
· Drug paraphernalia
· Fireworks and other explosives
Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry is running very low. If you would like to serve others in this way, simply drop off an extra bag of nonperishable food items at the church next time you stop by. Below is a list of items that would be a helpful addition to our food closet:
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Nonperishable Food Items Suggestions:
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Spaghetti/pasta*
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Green beans Carrots
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Fruit cocktail Peaches
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Spaghettios*
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Beets
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Pears*
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Spaghetti sauce
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Black beans
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Pineapple
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Stew*
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Kidney beans
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Dried fruits
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Spam
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Black-eyed peas
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Dried beans
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Canned ham
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Mixed vegetables
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Macaroni & cheese
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Tuna*
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Sweet potatoes/yams
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Rice*
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Salmon
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Spinach
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Hamburger Helper
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Chili*
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Corn
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Hot cereal
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Soup
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Peas
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Dry cereal
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Broth
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Cranberry sauce
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Grits
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Tomatoes*
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Crackers
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Flour
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Tomato sauce*
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Cookies
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Sugar
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Baked beans
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Powdered milk
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Corn meal
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Refried beans
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Dry Soy milk
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baby food
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Pinto beans
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Peanut butter
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Jell-O
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Ranch style beans*
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Apple sauce*
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Pudding
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Pork ‘n Beans*
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Juices (apple, orange, grapefruit)
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Jelly (no glass please)
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Each country has customs regulations that apply to all incoming mail. These may include prohibitions on certain kinds of food or entertainment products. Military units may also have additional restrictions imposed by the unit commanders, such as those on size and weight, to ensure logistics support can handle the mail along with other necessities. The maximum length of a package in any category is 72 inches. In addition, Military ZIP Code™ restrictions may be revised as military units move to different locations. While there are specific restrictions for each five-digit military (APO/FPO) Post Office™ area, generally speaking, it is prohibited to mail the following:
