Personalize your contribution! You may choose to make your donation
in honor of one or more troops.
Money
If you are interested in making a financial donation to SSOT,
you may do so by sending a check or you may donate online using
your credit card.
Personalize your contribution! You may choose dedicate
your donation to one or more of your our troops.
To donate online, follow this secure link:
Make checks payable to:
Summit Supports Our Troops
Send contributions to:
382 Springfield Avenue, Suite 212
Summit, New Jersey 07901
Summit Supports Our Troops is a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit corporation; all donations to this organization will
be tax deductible to
the
fullest extent allowed by law.
ITEMS
What does SSOT send to the Troops?
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Food, snacks, toiletries, DVD's, magazines, socks, insoles, phone
cards and special gifts
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Small “travel size” items for Troops living out of
their rucksacks.
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Larger items and/or quantities of items to Troops stationed on
a base.
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Letters of support and caring- possibly the best gift of all—young
children can draw pictures—a friendly note from “home” makes
a world of difference
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Small American flags - which they love to hang around their bunks.
Standard Items
* Indicates items needed most
I. Toiletries
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* Foot powder, moleskin, insoles, Lotrimin AF, boot liners, insoles,
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* Anti-fungal creams, jock itch spray
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* Skin lotion-SPF, especially with aloe vera, facial moisturizer
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* Wet wipes
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* Deodorant
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* Lip balm, Chapstick
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Eye drops, nose drops for moisture
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Toothpaste, toothbrushes & mouthwash
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Shampoo, conditioner
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Pain relievers-aspirin, ibuprofen
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Vitamins
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Toilet paper-small rolls in plastic bags, travel or hikers packs II. Entertainment & Technology
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** International phone cards
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* Gameboys, hand held video games
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* Games/Playing Cards -Texas Hold 'Em games
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* Photography -*digital cameras, disposable cameras with return postage, film
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* Batteries - AA and AAA
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DVDs-Gently used and new
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Sports equipment-footballs, volley balls & soccer balls & nets, croquet
sets, dart sets, frisbees, hacky sacks, soccer & volley balls, Nerfs, jump
ropes
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Small good quality, flashlights & headlamps
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Magazines—Sports, guns, ammo, fishing, outdoor living, military, etc.
(nothing pornographic or overtly political)
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Handheld electronic & travel games
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Envelopes, cards, post-cards, pens & paper
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Small padded envelopes
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DVD players with headphones
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Web cams, MP3 players
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Flashdrives & cordless mice
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Laundry soap-single load packets or tablets III. Clothing
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Sunglasses – wrap around, black, no brands visible
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Socks-wicking type, underwear & t-shirts (brown, olive, white)
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Neckwrap coolers IV. Food & Drink
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Drink mixes (ideally in individual servings)-Crystal Light, Gatorade, Kool
Aid, powdered coffees, hot cocoa mix, tea
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Beef jerky, Slim Jim's, summer sausage
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Nutritional meal bars-Power bars, etc.
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Trail mixes (sealed)
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Cookies, crackers-closed packs
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Sardines, tuna & chicken snacks V. Communication Items
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Pocket-size spiral notebooks with plastic covers
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Envelopes, cards, post-cards, pens & paper
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Small padded envelopes General Rules
For health, convenience, and safety reasons and/or to be sensitive to foreign
cultures, follow these rules for war zone donations:
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No pork, chocolate, or alcohol.
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Limit sugar.
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Wrap everything possible in Ziploc bags to protect package in case of spillage.
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All items should be small or travel size.
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Do not send political, war related, or any potentially demoralizing news matter.
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Do not send pictures of a sexual nature or nudity.
HOW AND WHERE TO BRING DONATED ITEMS
How to package your items for donation:
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Provide quantities of one item in Ziploc bags, closed boxes, or
original containers. OR
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Place any combination of the R&R items in 1 or 2 gallon size
Ziploc bag. OR
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Bring large quantity, BJ’s type packages, as is. OR
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Provide special gifts in original containers.
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The Troops love to get encouraging letters from adults. Why don't
you include a few in your donation?
Where to drop off donations:
Drop off your donations at:
382 Springfield Avenue, Suite 212
Summit, New Jersey 07901
You are encouraged to email us at info@ssot.org with any questions you may have.
