2018-2019 Update

As we enter the 15th holiday season for "Soldier Support Packages", I realize how many soldiers I have touched and the number is staggering.  This year, number will be at 50,000.  Where has the time gone?

During 2018 and into early 2019 "Soldier Support Packages" sent treat packs to the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade and continued with its support of the Special Operations Advisory Group.

As in years past, each time one brigade re-deploys, I adopt another and this year is no different.  From Spring through Fall, we sent packages to teh 1AD CAVN and now with the holidays upon us, the new brigade is the 10th Combat Aviation Brigade.  For those who do know, there is a constancy to my support -- Aviation Brigades!

Support and outreach continue to be overwhelming with people contacting me to see what I need for my treat bags.  What incredibly generous and kind people in my world of friends and family.  To those of you who have become an integral part of this project, without naming names, my heartfelt thanks for always being there.

I had the opportunity to attend Week of the Eagles at Fort Campbell this year and met of the soldiers who received packages throughout their deployment.  Their comments were heartwarming as they expressed their appreciation, telling me how much a toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, soap, snacks and more meant to them.  The little things we take for granted mean so much when one is away from home, especially in harm's way.

The list remains the same as in years past:
Band-Aids

Body powder/foot powder

Chap-stick

Coffee/Tea/ hot chocolate (packets)

Cough Drops

Eye drops

Eyeglass wipes

Female items

Gum-Sugar-free

Hand warmers

Hand wipes (anti-bacterial)

Hard Candy

Instant Oatmeal (packets)

Lotion

Mini bouncing balls

Money for Postage

Tissues

Notebooks (small)

Pens/Pencils

Powdered drink mixes (packets)

Q-tips

Razors (disposable)

Shampoo

Shaving Cream (non-aerosol)

Snacks –individual size

Toothbrushes and small caps for covers, Toothpaste, dental floss

Washcloths

Any and all contributions and outreach are welcome.

SAVE THE DATES OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 AT  "FRED 06825" AT 2439 BLACK ROCK TPKE, FAIRFIELD FOR SOLDIER SUPPORT PACKAGE DAY 2019.  Stop in, say hi and bring something for the treat bags.

I am reachable at mcwein@outlook.com.  

Carol S. Weinshel

Finally, at long last, while getting ready for the big holiday mailing of 2017, a new version of the Shutterfly book is in publication.
Follow the link to see all of the support we've received this year and the impact this has had on our soldiers.  Shutterfly Book-Soldier Support Packages.

We continue to adopt more soldiers and find that they recognize us from previous deployments and we recognize them.  As always, we ask that you keep them and their families in your thoughts and prayers. 

If you are local, come down to Woods End Deli on Wood Avenue in Bridgeport on November 10 where we will honor our veterans and hold our annual Soldier Support Package Day collection.

Time to maintain the blog is never a priority.  Supporting our soldiers is THE priority.  However, with so many requests to see what we do, a new version of the Shutterfly book has been created. 

Click below to see how the project began, where it's been and where it is today.  Thank you for your support and we hope you will continue.

Mike and Carol Weinshel

Shutterfly Book - Soldier Support Packages

To all our of family, friends, new and old supporters, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity in purchasing treats and toiletries and sending donations towards postage.  Approximately 200 cartons were sent between November and December of 2017 to Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait.  The messages continue to be heartwarming...we couldn't have done it without you.  Stay tuned for an updated Shutterfly book...once I finish writing and sending my thank-yous!

Check out the latest Shutterfly Book from November 2015.  Our soldiers continue to be so appreciative and we, in turn, are appreciative of all of our family and friends ... and new folks who have come forward to help.

To see more activity from Soldier Support Packages, click on each year.

Follow this link to see for yourself.

Incredible Supportfrom Pediatric Healthcare Associates and Jockey Hollow School

 

Between the outreach and support from Pediatric Healthcare Associates and Jockey Hollow School, our soldiers will be receiving some much needed items.  We take our hats off to you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

 

Updates from Soldier Support Packages

 

 

SOLDIER SUPPORT PACKAGES continues to support deployed soldiers...we have followed them from Iraq to Afghanistan and will continue as long s they need us.

               

Follow this link to the Shutterfly book by copying and pasting into your browser. 

A picture is worth a thousand words and you will see what we've been doing and how we've been doing it as well as the words of appreciation from our deployed soldiers.

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8AYsmzhy0cNWrq&emid=sharepbsharer&linkid=link5&cid=EM_sharpbshar



We have been honored by the 159th Combat Aviation Brigade, the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade an the 1-6 Cavalry Squadron Regiment plus the National Association of State Board of Accountancy's Center for the Public Trust Making a Difference Award as well as well as the Town of Fairfield in Fairfield, CT.

Big News from The Troop Project

 

 

After 8 years of sending packages to deployed soldiers and being called "The Troop Project", we finally have a name:

 

                 SOLDIER SUPPORT PACKAGES

We were honored by the Town of Fairfield on September 11...we are told the pictures and ceremony will be on the Town's Facebook page.  You might enjoy seeing that, as well:
https://www.facebook.com/fairfieldct