Operation Drop Zone

Treat Our Troops to Goodies From Home

Besides being away from friends and family, one of the most difficult things about being deployed overseas is not having the comforts of home – things we take for granted every day.
 
Think about our troops when you’re shopping and buy a few extra things to make their deployment a little less stressful.

Drop Zone Locations In Downtown Lakeland
 On South Kentucky Avenue:      
  The General Store                           
  J. Rowan Galleries
  FastFrame

On Main Street:
Main Street Creamery

SSG David Shaw, a U. S. Army Chaplain’s Assistant in Iraq is our contact through Any Soldier, Inc. to provide a touch of home to our troops. Shaw watches over about 700 soldiers.

“I thank you for your fabulous support! So many of my soldiers will never write, but please know that they seem very thankful for everything I give them that comes directly from you,” says SSG Shaw in his letter.

You can keep up with David and our soldiers by logging onto www.AnySoldier.com , and clicking on the “Where to Send” button. On the left you’ll see a list of names – find and click on SSG David Shaw and you’ll arrive at his page with photos and more posts.

What Should We Donate?
Small or individually wrapped snacks that don’t require refrigeration – cookies, candy, snack cakes, fruit tins

Beverage mixes including Country Time, Crystal Light and Gatorade

Games, books, magazines, puzzles, cards, small sports equipment

Personal care items such as face wipes, insect repellant, lip balm, razors, sunscreen (waterproof & PABA free), white, calf-length socks

Duct tape, bungee cords, batteries (AA, AAA & C)