Welcome to the Bay Area Professionals in Relocation Management

Support Our Troops

US Troops in Iraq face danger every day to protect the values that many of us take for granted.  They also forego many of life's "simple luxuries" that we enjoy every day, leading to home-sickness and poor morale.

Show our troops how much you care, by contributing everyday items that will be sent to our troops.  Check your pantry for items, or throw a few extra goodies into the trolley next time you're shopping.

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Items most requested by military personnel in Iraq include:

Snack Food
Snacks, Crackers, Cookies, Snack-size chips, Pretzels, Cheez-its, Nuts, Beef Jerky, Granola & Rice Crispy Treats, Snack Bars (chewy type)

Books & Magazines (less than 3 months old)
Time, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Hobby types, Remodeling, Hiking, Travel, Cooking, Popular Science, Rolling Stone, National Geographic, Paperback Books

Microwave Foods (not requiring refrigeration)
Kraft Easy Macaroni & Cheese, Chef Boyardee Ravioli, Spaghetti O's

Clothing
Black or White Cotton Athletic Socks (men's sizes) and Bandanas

Games
Cards, New Small Crossword Puzzle Books, Travel-Size games like Dominoes, UNO, Chess, other card games, Balls

Medical/Toiletries
Disposable razors, Foot Powder/Medications, Hand Lotion (small size), Toothpaste, Men's Deodorant

Drinks
Powder Drink Mixes like Iced Tea Mix, Kool-Aid, Lemonade and Gatorade (with sugar included in the mix), Hot Chocolate

Miscellaneous
Cigars, Lighters, Baby Wipes (for cleaning), Small Writing Tablets, Dryer Sheets like Bounce, Arm & Hammer, etc. (used as bug repellent)

Candy
Red Licorice, Chewing Gum, Hard Candy, Life-Savers, Creme Savers, Tootsy Rolls

Please note:  Non-perishable or "long-life" food items only please.

For the holiday shipment, please bring goodies to the BAPRM meeting on October 20th, 2009 to enable items to reach our troops before the holidays.

If you organize a company effort to collect items/cash for the holiday shipment, the items can also be collected by our friends at S&M Moving Systems who can collect goods prior to October 23rd.  Please register for collection by calling Quin Harker at 888-615-4528.

If you prefer to make a credit/debit card donation of $5, $10, $20 or $50 through our website, you can click here now.

BAPRM will be supporting the troops throughout all of 2010 by collecting items at all meetings or obtaining website donations, which will be used to purchase additional items and ship our collections overseas.

Thank you for helping us Support Our Troops!!!

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