2020 STEP UP FOR SOLDIERS ANNUAL DRIVE
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the USO is not currently accepting items for care packages. As a result, the USO Step Up for Soldiers annual drive will look a bit different for 2020.
This year, Firelands Electric Cooperative is teaming up with local radio stations WLKR-FM and K96-FM to collect donations for the Bob Hope USO Lounge at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (www.clevelandairport.com/airport/services-amenities/uso-lounge). Available to U.S. military service men and women and their families, the lounge provides a place to grab a snack, send email, read, or just find a quiet spot on a busy day of travel.
The cooperative will be collecting donations for the Bob Hope USO Lounge Nov. 11 through Dec. 11. Although our lobby is currently closed to the public, items may be dropped off in the collection boxes located right inside the front entryway during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Suggested donation items include:
- razors
- cotton swabs
- tissues
- deodorant
- toothpaste
- toothbrushes
- cough drops
- travel size soap/shampoo
- eye drops
- ear plugs
- hand sanitizer
- playing cards
- puzzle books
- chewing gum
- hard candy
- beef jerky
- trail mix
- fruit snacks
- raisins/dried fruit
- pop tarts
- cracker/cookie packets
- nuts
- snack packs
* Please note that since all donations will be going to the airport lounge, we are unable to accept large canned goods, household supplies, or toys this year. Donated items should be small and geared toward those travelling.
The USO is also collecting monetary donations for U.S. service men and women. If you are interested in making a tax-deductible contribution, please visit https://northernohio.uso.org/support/donate.