07/26/2026
You may have seen in the news that a military base in Jordan was attacked recently. This attack had a direct hit on one of the barracks. One soldier is from Highland High School. The soldiers lost all of their personal belongings.
We are working with the Marengo American Legion to collect things for the soldiers who have lost their belongings. This week we will collect things and deliver them to the American Legion Friday July 31st. If you would like to partner with us, please drop off any of the following items at The Purple Indian this week.
Care Package Guidelines From the American Legion:
Essential personal care items include solid stick deodorant, liquid body wash or 2-in-1 shampoo in plastic bottles with taped flip caps, full dental kits, towels (microfiber or standard), medicated foot powder in plastic shakers, brushless shaving cream in squeeze tubes, alcohol-free post-shave balm, feminine products, saline nasal spray, lubricating eye drops, sunscreen glidesticks, heavy-duty SPF lip balm, individually wrapped hand sanitizer wipes, and Q-tips. Clothing and gear needs include coyote brown socks, tan or coyote undershirts, breathable athletic underwear, cooling neck wraps, rubber shower shoes or flip-flops, foldable plastic shower caddies, Mechanix work gloves, reusable water bottles, water bottle brushes, Liquid IV or hydration packets, and heat-resistant meat sticks and biltong.
Snacks:
Recommended care package snacks include tuna and chicken pouches (like buffalo or lemon pepper), sunflower and pumpkin seeds, individual nut packs (smokehouse almonds, spicy cashews, salted pistachios), nut butter squeeze packs, peanut butter-filled pretzel nuggets, corn nuts, baked cheese crisps (Whisps or Moon Cheese), hard canisters or vacuum-sealed potato stix, hot sauce packets, pickle juice shots or freeze pops, dried fruit, individually wrapped plain rice crispy treats, Nature's Bakery fig bars, fruit leather, and mint or cinnamon chewing gum.
