Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club hosts a Desert Angel Miracle Box packing party, Thursday, October 6, 4-7 p.m.
Along with suggested items,they will collect new men’s and women’s socks, black only; new men’s and women’s T-shirts, black, sizes medium and large only; homemade cookies, instant cocoa, Halloween candy and Halloween decorations.
Suggested items: breakfast/granola bars, pop tarts, dried fruit, jerky, crackers, nuts, snacks, cookies, canned or packaged tuna or meats (no pork), fruit snacks, ‘instant foods? such as ramen noodles, instant soup cups, oatmeal, cereal, mac & cheese, peanut butter, hard candy, gum, dry beverage mixes (Kool Aid, Gatorade, etc), coffee-ground or instant, coffee creamer, tea bags. Miscellaneous items: foot care items, skin care; soap, lotion, shampoo, wet wipes, stick deodorant, oral & lip care; toothbrushes/toothpaste, mouthwash, lip balm, women’s personal hygiene items, phone cards, note pads, pens, sun block, blank greeting cards, travel pillows & pillow cases, Ziploc bags (all sizes). NOTE: No aerosols of any kind.
The O.C.S.C. Office will collect items for these boxes and donations can be left in the collection boxes by the office door or bring them on Oct. 6. Call the Club Office at 248-623-0444, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, or check out Louise’s website TheDesertAngel.org. It costs $12 to ship one box, so cash or check donations are needed and greatly appreciated.