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USASOA 'BOOTS ON THE GROUND' Collection Drive To Support Our Homeless And At-Risk Veterans

  • Giant Food Store 948 Bay Ridge Road Annapolis, Maryland United States (map)
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For the past 2 years, USASOA has partnered with Giant Foods to hold a monthly BOOTS ON THE GROUND campaign in front of their stores during the warmer months. Upon entering the store, our volunteers hand their customers a card with a list of the items most needed by our wounded at Walter Reed Military Hospital and for our at-risk and homeless veterans. We ask them to please consider making a purchase of one or several of the items and to drop them off at our table in front of the store as they leave.

DONATION LIST - Supplies We Need
*Please note, for patient safety, all items must be new & unused.
Toiletries (for men & women)

Full Size Body Wash
Full Size 2 in 1 Shampoo/Conditioner
Travel Size Lotion
Travel Size Mouthwash
Chapstick
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Deodorant (male & female)
Electric Razor
Hairbrushes
Laundry Detergent Pods

Clothing Items S-XL (black, grey and navy blue)
Sweatshirts (hoodies with and without zippers)
Open Bottom Sweatpants (non-cinch bottoms)
Plain athletic shorts (nylon workout shorts)

Gift Cards
Amazon or Target Gift Cards
Gas Cards (Exxon, Sunoco, Shell, BP)
Giant/Safeway Gift Cards
Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards
Subway Gift Cards

Electronics
Xbox One and PS4 Games (New Releases)
PS4 and Xbox One Wireless Controllers
I-Pad, I-Pod touch, PS4, Xbox One

Other Items
Quilts/Blankets
Coloring Books (adult & children)
Crayons & Colored Pencils
Small Children’s & Baby Toys
LEGOs (all ages & sizes)
Prepackaged Snacks – beef jerky, trail mix, chips,
fruit snacks, granola bars etc

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help support our programs and services that have a direct and meaningful impact on the quality of life for our wounded and their families in need. Donate any of the items above or contribute your time and energy. Contact us directly at 202-670-3525 or by going to the Volunteer page on our website.

Watch a video of some of the items we collect.