Organizers of a project to send CARE packages to service men and women will start packing individual boxes at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, according to project leader Ralph Tebbetts.
Foods and merchandise will be collected from participating retailers and organizations on Monday, and will be taken to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1980, 932 Graphic Arts Road.
“Anyone who wants to come and help pack some boxes is more than welcome,” he said.
Donations still may be taken to Cooper Tire, Mel’s Tires, Dave’s Place, Midas Touch Golden Tans, Nature’s Paradise Health Food Store, Bad Ol’ Berns BBQ and Ice Cream, The Noose, and the post home.
Organizers will continue to accept names and addresses for CARE box recipients until Wednesday.
“If anybody has a family member serving (overseas), by all means, call the VFW or me,” Tebbetts said.
Tebbetts’ number is 757-5633; the VFW number is 342-9864.