Police Department Collecting Donations for Soliders Saturday

Giving back can be as simple as donating a few items to the troops overseas, which is easier than you may think.

will be in front of from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday taking your donations which will be used in care packages and sent overseas. The event is sponsored by the Bainbridge Police Department and the items will be shipped by the Bainbridge USO.

The items needed include:

• Men's deodorant

• Batteries (all sizes)

• Shaving cream (travel size)       

• Zip-loc bags (all but gallon size)

• Eye drops, ear drops and cough drops   

• Disposable cameras

• Bug spray (OFF Deep Woods Towelettes)   

• Toilet paper (travel size)

• Body wipes (10-16 count)           

• Puzzle books   

• Sunscreen               

• White cotton socks

• Dryer sheets               

• Playing cards

• Chicken, tuna, Vienna sausages, sardines, etc. (small cans)

• Dry drink powder mixes (small or individual)   

• Jelly (small/no glass)           

• Peanut butter (small packs/no glass)

• Fruit snacks           

• Slim Jims

• Any small canned goods with pop top lids

• Letters of support and thanks