BHS ROTC Seeking Care Package Donations for BHS Veterans

Air Force ROTC unit has begun a drive to collect dozens of items for care packages to be sent to BHS alumni and other members of the military who are stationed overseas.

“We need everyone’s help,” said Cadet Major Erika Musial. “We know times are tough but most of these guys and gals aren’t coming home for the holidays.”

“So please pick up that extra toothbrush, a small pack of cookies or an unscented gel or stick deodorant when you’re out shopping and toss it our way,” added Cadet Captain Jenna Morin.

On the list for the 200-plus care packages: tooth brushes, tooth paste (both large and travel sizes), dental floss, unscented gel or stick deodorant, unscented baby wipes in re-sealable packages, shaving razors, bars of soap, Chapstick, lip balm, saline nasal spray, saline eye drops, cotton swabs, small bottles of hand sanitizer, hand warmers, unscented muscle rub or analgesic rub, click-type ball point pens, small notebooks, unscented hand creams, unscented insect wipes, puzzle books, small nail clippers, and unscented sunscreen.

Also snack size: sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, beef jerky or Slim Jims, chewy candy, hard candy, cough drops, gum, crackers and cheese, cookies, flavor packets for water, small pudding cups, small Jell-O cups and small fruit cups.

And microwaveable: popcorn, Easy Mac, ramon noodles and ravioli cups.

Items may be dropped off in the ROTC wing of BHS any time of day or left at the main office where a cadet will pick them up.

Cash donations are also being accepted.