The residents of Mallard Ridge Assisted Living on Highway 150 in Arcadia have started assembling care packages for members of the military through AnySoldier.com, a free, Web-based service through which members of the military serving in the middle east can request items they need or want.
For more information call Rebecca Johnson at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living on Highway 150 in Arcadia at 775-2205.
Below is a list of commonly requested items that residents at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living are currently collecting:Off insect repellent; water flavor packets; gel shoe insoles; shower soap; Cup-o-Noodles; puzzle books; tooth brushes; razors; Life Savers; Chex Mix; DVDs (Movies & Series); music CDs; pens, paper and envelopes; blankets; sun block; washcloths (solid colors); ground coffee or filter packs; body lotion; small cans of fruit with lift-off lids; snacks;cookies; beef jerky; hard candy; deodorant; microwave popcorn; freezer pops; toothpaste; shaving cream; Pez candies; trail mix;Cheerios; baby wipes; assorted magazines; pillows; dental floss; personal hygiene Items; bath towels (solid colors); powder coffee creamer; shampoo and conditioner; foot powder or spray; Pringles; tamponsFor more information call Rebecca Johnson at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living in Arcadia at 775-2205 or e-mail rjohnson@ridgecare.com. Anyone interested in donating an item or a card for inclusion for a soldier can stop by Mallard Ridge Assisted Living, 9420 N.C. Highway 150 North in Arcadia.
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