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Milford Joins In Hope For Heroes Veterans Drive

The donation drive for homeless veterans begins this week in Milford.

MILFORD, MA—Join Thanks To Yanks to support Hope for Heroes donation drive for homeless veterans, which starts on Nov. 8 and runs through Nov. 11.

Hope for Heroes collects items to be donated to homeless veterans who live at various veteran shelters. The sponsoring charity is Thanks To Yanks, a non-political 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support military members, veterans and their families.

The dropoff location is DCH Milford Toyota at 300 Fortune Boulevard.

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Donation Hours:

Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 8 and 9 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Items needed:
* New Bedding - Twin Blankets and Sheets
* New Towels
* Gift Cards - CVS, Target, Walgreen or Walmart
* Non-perishable Food Products
* Hygiene Items
- Men’s/Women’s Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Toothbrushes and Toothpaste, Razors, Feminine Hygiene Products, Shaving Cream
* Clothing - New or Gently Used Coats (L-XL), Winter Hats, New Men’s Underwear (L-XL), Men’s/Women’s Gloves (L-XL), Socks, Sweat Tops and Bottoms (L-XL)

On the morning of Saturday, Nov. 11, DCH Milford Toyota provides free coffee and donuts for all who come in to donate.

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