GIFTS FOR SOLDIERS AT WALTER REED HOSPITAL

The following is a list of items that would be a wonderful gift for soldiers who are in Walter Reed Hospital in Washing, D.C.

Mologne House at Walter Reed
Semper Gratus
P.O. Box 168
Poolesville, MD 20837

. Here is a list of suggested items:

PERSONAL ITEMS:[Note: all personal care items must be factory-packed and unbroken]Good-quality disposable razors“Hotel style” size bottles of shampoo, conditioner, etdcShaving creamElectric razorsToothbrush, toothpasteDeodorantSkin lotion suitable for men as well as womenSmall containers/packs of liquid laundry detergent and softener sheetsNo cigarettes or other tobacco products, please

GIFT CARDS:Pre-paid Phone cards (International cards preferred so they can call back to their unit in Iraq)Prepaid Store Credit cards (BP & Sunoco gasoline, KFC, McDonald’s, CVS pharmacy, Giant & Safeway groceries are nearby)[NOTE: Please do not seal up envelopes with prepaid cards. We give them to the staff, who distribute them to the troops who need them most. Freepmail me to let me know they are coming.]

CLOTHINGBreak-away trousers (snaps or zips along legs to accomodate braces)Caps (knitted for winter or baseball caps — especially NFL logos, various teams)Coats & Jackets (cold weather; Large to 3X)Flannel pajamas (adaptive if possible)GlovesMuffler scarvesShoes, athletic (sizes 9-12)SocksSweatshirts / jackets (zipped & hooded, from Large to 3X)Sweatpants (sizes 32 to 46)T-shirts, plain or with graphics (sports teams popular)Underwear (32 to 46; briefs, boxers, undershirts with sleeves or without)Weight-lifting Gloves (for wheelchair patients)

FOOD ITEMSBulk items of the sort you buy at Costco is a great way to goCandyCandy bars (Baby Ruth, Snickers, 3 Musketeers, Milky Ways)Cookies, individual cakes (LIttle Debbies, Tastykakes, Rice Krispie Treats etc)Beef jerky, individually wrappedHealth or energy barsGumCrackers (peanut butter or cheese-filled)Chips, pretzels (individual bags)Bottled spring water

FOR THE CHILDREN (as soldier’s families often stay at Mologne House, there is a great need for children items)Children’s books and moviesSmall toysDolls and other stuffed animalsColoring books and crayonsArts and crafts for kids

OTHER

DVDsBooksCurrent magazinesPlaying cardsPuzzles and Games
Take care and have a great day!