Request from OPERATION FIRST RESPONSE (OFR)
We are “Ziggy’s Quick Quilters”, a small group of moms, who would like to help our military men & women who have been wounded while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a quilting group of eight, we are making cot size quilts as requested by OFR (info@operationfirstresponse.org).
We need your help by way of donations in reaching our goal of 500 quilts plus 500
one - gallon Zip Lock bags filled with personal care items listed below which are on the OFR request sheet. These items will be sent to military hospitals in Iraq and Germany for distribution. The following are items which you may be able to contribute as a means of saying THANK YOU to our troops for their service and sacrifice for our country.
T-Shirts – White / Gray / Navy / Black
Sweatpants / Shorts & Sweatshirts – Gray / Navy / Black
Snap Side Athletic Pants
Knit Boxer Shorts / White Crew Socks
Nail File & Clippers / Cotton Balls & Swabs
Hotel or Trial Size - Deodorant / Shampoo / Conditioner /
Toothpaste & Mouthwash / Dental Floss (single use)
Disposable Razors & Shaving Cream packets
5 inch Hair Combs / Lip Balm / Hard candies & Gum
Prepaid International Phone-Card
Red, white, blue or patriotic fabric & batting for making of the quilts
Monetary donations for clothing and shipping are also needed.
For more information contact:
Ziggy's Quick Quilters
200 Twist Run Road
Endicott, NY 13760
THANK YOU for any help you can give.
Ziggy's Quick Quilters
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