Macaroni Kid Fremont is so excited to help Febreze enable our deployed troops to "Breathe Happy" this Valentine's Season! We are working with Alameda County Blue Star Moms in sending out over 300 Febreze Set and Refresh units, compliments of Febreze to help our nation's troops and military families breathe happy!
Scroll down to see a few pictures from the decorating of the bins!
How can you help? For your convenience, we have a few donation collection spots so you can drop off your own donations for deployed troops!
You'll find a bin the following locations:
- Sport Clips in Fremont (43321 Christy St. in Fremont - same shopping center as Lowe's and Claim Jumper). Hours are Monday-Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.
- Pacific West Gymnastics (32920 Alvarado Niles Road, Suite 210, Union City). Hours are Monday-Friday 9am-11:30am and 3:30pm-8pm.
- Happy Fish Swim School (4831 Davenport Place, Fremont). Hours are Monday-Thursday 1pm-8:30pm, Friday 3:15pm-8:30pm, Saturday 9am-6:30pm and Sunday 9am-6pm.
Also, Macaroni Kid Fremont will be joining Alameda County Blue Star Moms at their next meeting to do some packing of donations. Feel free to stop by with some donations - Valentine cards and treats would be awesome!!
Join us Wednesday, February 15 at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Fremont (37154 Second Street) at 7:30pm.
Donation List
Note: All items must be in manufacturer's original packaging, no home-made snacks will be accepted. No alcohol, no aerosol cans, no perishable items. We do need various sized baggies to put items in like the juices and water. Thank you.
CANNED ITEMS
· canned fruit/meat soups veggies spaghetti sauce SPAM
· tuna in water (or tuna in pouches)
SNACK FOODS
· beef jerky/beef sticks, summer sausage
· cheese spreads/small velveeta cheese blocks
· dry cereal
· chex mix
· chips
· cookies
· crackers
· dried fruit
· energy bars/cereal bars/high protein bars/granola bars
· fruit pies
· gum/hard candy (no chocolate)
· snack cakes (think HoHo's, cupcakes)
· Jiffy Pop popcorn
Condiments
· instant coffee (packets are best)
· instant tea
· creamer in packets
· sugar in packets or cubes
· hot chocolate
· instant breakfast (Carnation)
· cappuccino
Powdered Drink Mix (Singles if possible)
· crystal light
· kool-aid
· gatorade
· juice boxes
· propel (any type of water/workout drink)
Toiletries -Travel Size is best, but we will accept all sizes
· sugar-free, menthol cough drops/cold relief drops
· deodorant
· antacids/pepto bismol, Immodium
· antibiotic cream
· anti-bacterial wipes
· baby oil
· baby powder
· baby wipes
· bath mat (small)
· bath/hand/wash towels (dark colors)
· body wash/soap
· blankets (new only)
· chapstick
· clothes lines/pins
· contact lens cleaner
· cotton balls
· dental floss
· thread (green/brown/tan/white)
· pillow and pillowcases
· pocket first aid kit
· shampoo
· pumice stones
· toilet paper
· tooth brush holders
· toothbrush
· toothpaste
· vitamins (unopened)
· razors
· hairbands/clips that lay flat
· clear nail polish
· disposable hand/feet warmers
· dusting cloths
· eye drops (Visine)
· eyeglass repair kit (mini screwdrivers)
· facial soap (liquid/bar/cream)
· foot powder/boot powder
· insect repellent (non-aerosol)
· liquid laundry soap/fabric softeners
· air fresheners (solid/non-aerosol)
· baby lotion/hand lotion
· mattress covers (twin size)
· mirrors (small size)
· mouthwash (alcohol free)
· nasal spray/drops
· sewing kits
· tissues (personal packs)
· Big League gum
· Q-tips
· sunscreen
· toothpicks
· panty liners/feminine hygiene products
· brush/combs
· shaving cream/gel (non-aerosol)
· nail polish remover (non-acetone)
