News: Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth and Freedom Alliance Team on Holiday Collection Drive for Overseas Troops

The Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth is partnering with the Freedom Alliance to undertake a holiday collection drive for our troops overseas.

Toiletries, snacks, and entertainment items will be collected and mailed to military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Collection points are being set up throughout Loudoun County. If you would like more information, go to www.glbr.org or email: president@glbr.org. You can also visit the GLBR facebook fan page.



More detailed information:

We currently have two drop-off sites and are working on getting more sites. If you have any suggestions or would like to help in finding more sites to be drop-off points please contact Daneen Smedile at 540-338-5985.

Drop Off Sites:
1. Purcellville Library, Main Street
2. Grease Monkey, 45645 Shepard Dr, Sterling,VA (Directions: go 2 lights east of Route 28 on Sterling Blvd and Davis Dr.) Hours: M-F 8-6pm, Sat 8-5pm, Sun 11-3pm

Toiletries: Travel size
• Advil, Tylenol, cough drops
• Antacids
• Baby wipes
• Liquid hand sanitizer/cleaner
• Breath mints/Listerine strips
• Razors (disposable)
• Floss
• Shampoo
• Odor Eaters
• Chapstick
• Combs and brushes
• Soap and deodorant
• Foot Powder
• Q-tips
• Eye drops
• Band aids
• Lip balm and chap stick
• Baby powder
• Mouthwash
• Tissues
• Bug spray/DEET

• Dust masks
• Hand and body lotion
• Foot powder
• Toothpaste and toothbrushes
• Nasal spray
• Feminine hygiene products
• Cotton balls
• Shoe insole cushions
• Dusting cloths (for removing sand from everything)
• Air freshener
• Lotion
• Vitamins
• Stationary/envelopes
• Playing cards
• Yo-yo’s
• Magazines
• Crosswords books
• Paper back books
• sewing kit
• zip lock bags
• Pens and pencils

Snack Food
• Dry cereal
• Fruit rollups
• Beef Jerky/slim jims
• Pretzels
• Chex mix
• Chips
• Cookies
• Gum and hard candy
• Granola and power bars
• Small packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheez-its
• Trail mix or dried fruit
• Salted sunflower seeds/pumpkin seeds
• Powdered drink mix (Gatorade, kool-aid, Crystal Light)
• Condiments and spices
• Tuna in pouches
• Instant oatmeal
• Rice Krispie treats
• Little Debbies and other similar items
• Nuts
• Pudding cups
• Peanut butter/jelly
• Coffee, tea instant cappuccino and hot chocolate

Condiments:
• Cajun seasoning
• Catsup
• Garlic salt
• Honey packs
• Hot sauce
• Mayo
• Mustard
• Relish
• Salad dressings
• Salsa and chips
• Salt/pepper
• Sugar

Microwavable foods:
• Popcorn
• Oatmeal
• Instant soups

Entertainment:
• Batteries
• Pens and pencils
• Disposable cameras
• USA flags
• Stationary/envelopes
• Playing cards
• Yo-yo’s
• Magazines
• Crosswords books
• Poker Sets
• Nerf football
• Day planners/calendars
• Whiffle ball
• Paper back books
• Frisbees
• Hackey sacks
• DVD’s
• Xbox games
• Ps2 games

Other:
• sewing kit
• water guns
• zip lock bags
• small flashlights for night reading
• phone cards
• duct tape