The Veterans Coalition and The Veterans of the Vietnam
War, Inc., an international veterans organization with posts
throughout the world and with headquarters in Pittston, PA,
has been supporting the troops as they are deployed to far
away places in support of the Global War on Terrorism with“Military Support Packages”.
The pictures show what the package actually looks like.
The boxes contain items to include a 3 x 5 flag, new and
used paperback books, non-perishable products like sunscreen,
powdered drink mixes like iced tea and lemonade, chap sticks,
wet ones towelettes, liquid anti-bacterial soap, small travel
packages of tissues, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss,
disposable razors, band aids, stick deodorant, combs,
q-tips, nail
clippers, hard candy, Crème Savers, M & Ms, Hershey
Miniatures, gum, playing cards, Pringles potato chips, hot chocolate packets, breakfast bars, ramen noodles and
tinned cookies.
Of course, the organization would also be happy to accept cash donations to help defray the cost
of purchasing the products and covering the postage and shipping. The approximate cost of each package is $35.
If you would like to get involved in this project contact The Veterans Coalition and The Veterans of the
Vietnam War, Inc. is located at
805 So. Township Boulevard,
Pittston, PA 18640
Phone: 570-603-9740, 1-800-843-8626
E-mail:
[email protected]
An Support Package enclosed letter will inform recipients of who requested the package or that it was made
possible by donations, or because of a particular donation.
