Operation Cornerstone will be collecting food items, toiletries and sundries to send to our soldiers who are serving overseas and will not be home for the holidays.  We will be partnering with United For The Troops again this year, who will pick up the donations from IHM, package and then mail the boxes to the troops. Any monetary donations to help defray the cost of mailing the packages can be left at the rectory.

Suggested donations are:
 
Food:  Pringles (snack size), Trail Mix, instant oatmeal, granola bars, power bars, nuts, Slim Jims, Beef Jerky, Pop Tarts, Easy Mac Microwave Cups, ramen noodles, tuna fish, canned chicken, spam, sardines, peanut butter (plastic only), jelly & jam (plastic only), cereals (individual size), chili, stew, pasta, soup, canned fruit  (16 oz or smaller), gum & Lifesavers, coffee (1 lb or less), coffee filters, hot chocolate packets, tea (small boxes),  drink mixes (single serve).
Toiletries:  Foot powder, feminine hygiene products, hand sanitizers, baby wipes, ChapStick & lip balm, cough drops, Tums, Rolaids, eye drops, disposable razors, shave cream (nonaerosol), toothbrushes, travel size toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash(no larger than 16 oz), shampoo, eyeglass cleaning wipes, skin moisturizer, deodorant, bars of soap, body wash, Q-tips, nail clippers, nail files, hair brushes and combs, hair clips, ties and bands.
Sundries::  Underwear, socks, playing cards, travel games, stress balls, crossword puzzles, word search, Sudoku, comic books, paperback books, air fresheners (hanging car type), hand warmers, dryer sheets, Zip-loc bags (quart size).
Letters of Support: Service men and women love receiving cards and letters of support.

If you know of a family member or friend who is serving in the military overseas during the holidays and would like to receive a package, please call or text Debbie Bracken at 914-874-4892.
 

PLEASE DROP OFF DONATIONS
NOW THRU NOVEMBER 12, 2023
IN THE RED COLLECTION BOXES BY THE CHURCH ENTRANCES!
THANK YOU!