Donations are needed to fill the stockings. Those items include lip balm, sunglasses, chewing gum and many other personal care and comfort items.
If you would like to make a monetary donation, please contact the American Red Cross Collier County Chapter at 239.596.6868.
The CCSO and American Red Cross are also accepting personal notes written to the soldiers. If you have the time to write a brief thank-you letter, it would mean the world to a soldier.
At CCSO, a collection box is located in the Human Resources lobby, 3319 U.S. 41 E., Building J., East Naples.
All donations are due by noon on Friday, Nov. 4.
For more information, contact Christa Renaud, chairwoman of the CCSO Agency Family Activities Committee, at 239.252.9900, or visit http://www.colliercountyredcross.org/.
Here is a list of most-needed items for the soldiers:
Powdered drink mix (like Crystal Light)
Lip balm (SPF 15-30)
Bug repellent wipes
Sunglasses (UV-rated)
Small packets of baby wipes
Packs of chewing gum
Small Nerf footballs or hackey sacks
Playing cards or dice
Small puzzle books
Various small toiletry items
