Published November 12. 2014 11:00PM
The Press will again collect items for Stockings for Soldiers through Nov. 20.
American troops in Afghanistan would love to receive stockings for the holidays.
This project sent more than 10,000 stockings to those serving overseas last year.
Items may be dropped off at the Parkland office, 1633 N. 26th St., South Whitehall.
Power bars, cereal bars, trail mix, granola bars, healthy snacks, crackers, cookies, cheese/cracker combinations, peanut butter and jelly in small plastic jars are requested.
Other items include: toothbrushes, toothpaste, foot powder, foot cream for athlete's foot, CDs and DVDs – new or used, (current releases are appreciated), AT&T global pre-paid calling cards, Christmas stockings 12-inch to 20-inch in size, Christmas hats – Santa or Elf type, Slim Jims, instant coffee, tea, coffee creamer, sugar packets, lip balm, travel size deodorant, Odor Eaters, hand sanitizer, boot socks, hand and foot warmers, thermal gloves or glove liners, and new or used game systems such as PS3 and Xbox.
Monetary contributions are also needed to help defray the cost of shipping.
For more information, call 610-756-6088.