As part of this year's Phi Theta Kappa's Honors In Action project, chapter officers are working in conjunction with CCC's Student Veteran Services to assemble holiday care packages for military personnel deployed to Iraq and Syria. At this time, we are asking for your help in securing the following donations to be included in the care packages. The turnaround time for the collection of items is short; items are due by November 15th, 10:00 a.m. Please review the list below, as well as prohibited items, and drop off donations to faculty reception or the collection box located in the Lone Tree Commons.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you so much!

Things that soldiers may need in Iraq and Syria
• Powdered drink mix
• Instant coffee/tea bags/powdered creamer
• Individually wrapped dry snacks (not chocolate)
• Beef jerky
• Sunflower seeds
• Ramen noodles
• Seasoned salt/salt/pepper
• Individual packets of hot sauce, mustard, relish, and ketchup
• Personal care items (no aerosol bottles): toothpaste, toothbrush, floss, cotton swabs, baby wipes, disposable razors, shampoo, soap, powder, tissues, eye drops, lip balm, lotion, aspirin, ibuprofen, feminine hygiene products, sunscreen
• Foot Care (moleskin, medicated foot powder)
• Disposable hand warmers
• Glasses cleaner wipes
• Ziploc bags
• Playing cards/board games/puzzles
• Batteries (especially AA and D)
• Writing material
• Phone cards/Itunes cards
• Gift certificates from Gifts from the Homefront
• Hand written letters (especially from kids)

Items that should NOT be sent (see additional items on attachment)
• Alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, etc.
• Weapons
• Pork or pork by-products
• Obscene material
• Religious materials contrary to Islam
• Non-authorized political materials

For more details, contact CCC Director of Financial Aid Bob Voytek at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or at (928) 226-4208.