1. Spirit of Princeton
Operation Shoe Box
Items Needed
After the Memorial Day Parade Ceremony, on Saturday May 26 at noon, at the Princeton Senior
Resource center/Suzanne Patterson building, volunteers from the community can assist in
packing care packages that will be sent to troops serving overseas.
The following list contains items frequently requested by U.S. soldiers and Marines serving
overseas. Please note that aerosol products cannot be shipped overseas. Also, all items must be
in their original packaging. When in doubt, think small. It is easier to ship smaller packaged
items than large, economy size.
Lip balm
Sun block
Moist wipes
Bug spray - non-aerosol
Bars of soap
Small bottles of shampoo
Deodorant - non-aerosol
Powdered drink mixes
Cereal/Snack/Granola bars
Instant oatmeal - individual packets
Boxes of hot chocolate that contain individual packets
Small cans of tuna with pop-tops
Small cans of fruit with pop-tops
Microwave popcorn - individual bags can be sent
Athletic socks
Batteries - all sizes
Gum
Candy
Small boxes of cereal
Small bags of trail mix, peanuts, pretzels
Items can be dropped off at collection boxes at Princeton Borough Hall, and Princeton Township
Municipal building.
Shipping cost are approximately $20 per box.
Financial contributions are tax deductible.
Checks should be made out to:
Operation Shoebox New Jersey
P.O. Box 273 Somerville, NJ 08876
In the memo line write: Op Shoebox Princeton
More info available at: www.opshoeboxnj.org Or email: lsimbala@comcast.net