Veteran's Holiday Relief Drive

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November 20, 2017
Veterans’ Holiday Relief Drive – Benefiting homeless and at-risk Veterans and Military Families
Please join the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18 of Mitchell in assisting the Department of South Dakota American Legion Auxiliary and partners in the 6th annual Veterans’ Holiday Relief Drive through January 31, 2018, providing a comfortable holiday season to our veterans, military members, and their families that may be homeless or in need.
Welcoming Buddy Baskets and Buddy Bags filled with essential household or personal care items.                       
Mitchell Drop-Off Location: American Legion Post 18 ● 107 N. Main Street
 
Monetary contributions or shopping gift cards may be mail to:                                                                                                           
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 18, Attn: VHRD  - 107 N. Main Street Mitchell, SD 57301 or                                                SD Dept. of American Legion Auxiliary, Attn: VHRD - 129 North Main Avenue Hartford, SD 57033
                                               
Buddy Basket Home-Warming Welcome Recipe: Assemble a Laundry Basket/Waste Basket filled with: Paper Towels, Laundry Detergent, Household Cleansers, Rubber Gloves, Cleaning Sponges, Dust Pan w/Hand Brush, Light Bulbs, Flashlight, Batteries, Alarm Clock, Shower Curtain w/Rings, Bath Towel Set, Bathroom Tissue, Dishes, Eating Utensils, Dish Soap; Dish Towel Set                                                           – Frosted with clear wrap, bow, and greeting tag
Buddy Bag Thank A Hero Recipe: Assemble a Bag filled with: Personal Hygiene Products, Hand Towel Set, Shower Shoes or Slippers, Socks, Hat Gloves Scarf Set; Shopping or Salon Gift Card                                              – Sealed with a note or card of appreciation
 
Substitute, Homemade or Single Items Welcome: Bedding, Warm Apparel, Small Appliances, Thermos, Bottled Water, Sun Screen, Lip Balm, Bus Passes; Pre-Paid Phone Card; Personal Hygiene Products: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Mouthwash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Bar Soap, Deodorant, Shave Cream, Lotion, Foot Powder; Hair Brush, Comb, Nail Clipper, Nail File, Razor, Antibacterial Wipes/Sanitizers, Band-Aids, Tissues; Q-Tips; Bedding: Sheets, Pillows, Pillow Cases, Blankets, Quilts; Sleeping Bags
 
For additional statewide drop-off locations or information contact: Autumn Simunek via VeteransHRD@gmail.com, call 605.890.3093, or visit SDLegionaux.org. The associated VHRD service-learning project welcomes schools, students, and youth groups to participate, registration required via emailing project contact. Thank you for contributing to South Dakota’s Veteran Outreach programs in your local community and across South Dakota.
 
Contact:
Autumn Simunek , SD ALA VHRD Project Rep.
veteranshrd@gmail.com