You can participate by donating some of the following items:

• Decks of playing cards and fidget spinners
• Gum, mints, hard candy (no chocolate)
• Individual packets of flavored drink mixes (Crystal Light, electrolytes)
• Individual packets of powdered hot cocoa or apple cider mix
• *Individually packaged/travel size snacks (nuts, trail mix, beef jerky, Slim Jim)
• *Protein bars, granola bars, breakfast bars
• *Non-perishable meat (individual packets of tuna, chicken, salmon; not canned)
• Holiday cards and letters of appreciation (Please do not use glitter or write the date, your last name, address or personal contact information. Please use wording that will encompass the holiday spirit without reference to religion as these will go to a diverse group of service members.)
   

*Most wanted items

To support the Holiday for Heroes campaign, purchase some of the most needed items from your favorite online retailer and ship them directly to the Red Cross collection site at 7051 Cypress Terrace, #110, Fort Myers, FL 33907.

To drop off donations, please visit any of the following South Florida Red Cross chapters between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.:

Greater Miami and the Keys Chapter: 335 SW 27th Avenue, Miami, FL 33135

Broward County Chapter: 3696 North Federal Highway, Suite 101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Palm Beach and Treasure Coast Chapter: 1250 Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Florida Gulf Coast to Heartland Chapter: 7051 Cypress Terrace, #110, Fort Myers, FL 33907

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE OR DONATE ITEMS IS OCTOBER 16, 2023.