Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation Donation Drive!
We are requesting donations for active service members in need. The deadline for donations is August 15th. Please consider the following items:
TOLETRIES
- Toothbrushes/ Toothpaste
- Shaving Lotion
- Disposable Razors
- Shampoo
- Mouthwash
- Baby Wipes
- Lip Balm/Gloss
- Lotion
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Eye Drops
- Foot Powder
- Sunscreen
- Lens Cleaning Cloths (to clean glasses)
- Body Spray
- Finger Nail Clippers
- Q-Tips
- First Aid Kits
- Foot Ointments
NON-PERISHABLES/ OTHERS
- Granola or Protein Bars
- Small Tuna & Chicken (in pouches, no cans please)
- Fruit Gum & Hard Candy *NO CHOCOLATE*
- Presweetened Powdered Drink Mix (individual size)
- Coffee or Tea (individual size)
- Beef Jerky (no pork)
- Trailmix (individual size)
- PopTarts
- Applesauce or Fruit Cups
- Small jars of Peanut Butter and Jelly
- Dried/Canned Noodles, Soup, or Stew
- Boxed Chips or Crackers
- Energy Drinks
- First Aid Kits
- Foot Ointments/Powders
- Pain Relievers
- Batteries
CLOTHING
- Shin-Length Athletic Socks
- Cotton T-shirts
- Sunglasses (ballistic, nonreflective)
Please keep in mind that the clothing items that are found most useful will come in plain colors (black, white, or brown) and a variety of sizes. Thank you.
PACKAGING MATERIAL
To package the donations we will also need: non-occasion cards, boxes no longer than 14 inches and no wider/taller than 8 inches (shoeboxes preferred).
Drop-Off Locations
Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center 9:30am - 2:30pm
14 Abe's Way
Town of Poughkeepsie Town Hall 9:30am - 2:30pm
1 Overocker Rd