Mount Sinai, NY - November 22, 2016 - During the months of November and December, Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker will be hosting a military care package supply collection for Operation Veronica at her district office in Mount Sinai. Operation Veronica is a not-for-profit veterans’ organization that collects supplies and sends care packages to our brave men and women who serve in our military overseas. Volunteers pack boxes with handmade items and items of comfort to support our active duty military personnel.
Suggested donations include: hand warmers, merino wool socks, granola bars, playing cards, Gatorade chews, protein bars, lemonade and iced tea powder, current magazines, wet wipes, k-cups, powdered coffee creamer, pocket-sized salty snacks, Pepto-Bismol tablets, full-sized body wash and shampoo, and small funnels to fill water bottles.
“I commend Janet Godfrey, the executive director of at Operation Veronica, and the many volunteers who work tirelessly to make sure our brave men and women in uniform feel appreciated and supported,” said Legislator Anker.
Donations will be accepted at Legislator Anker’s until December 31st. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, and is located at 620 Route 25A, Suite B in Mount Sinai. For more information, please contact Legislator Anker’s office at 631-854-1600.
