SANBORNTON — The Missions Committee of Sanbornton Congregational Church, UCC, has sent dozens of "gift" boxes to military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Each box must be sent to a specific person, and the committee has run out of names, according to Ann Emerson-Knott, who is asking people to provide names of relatives or friends serving in Afghanistan so that they can send him or her one of the packages.
"We send snacks that travel well such as beef jerky, boxed cookies, hard candy, licorice; crackers and chips and other items such as socks, books, magazines, puzzles and games. Socks are always needed because of the heat and rough terrain. We include baby powder made with cornstarch, an old farmer's trick, to sprinkle in socks to absorb moisture and keep feet clean and dry in 100 degree heat while haying. Daytime temperatures in Afghanistan reach 120 degrees,'' says Emerson-Knott.
To provide names contact: Ann Emerson-Knott, 934-4256 or by email at anngram@metrocastnet.
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