Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is limited to the mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of members of The American Legion, and to the mothers, wives, daughters, sisters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters and grandmothers of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the US during any of the qualifying periods.  

     A copy of the veteran's DD214 or other discharge paper or an obituary notice stating their term of service is required.

TYPICAL NEEDS OF OUR TROOPS....any donations will be appreciated.  You may drop them off in the boxes in the lobby by the office.

PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS:
--antibacterial wipes, huggies
--small tubes of toothpaste
--toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, shampoo
--eye drops (cleaning kind because of the sand storms)
--small containers of Tylenol, Motrin, etc.
--band aids
--cough lozenges
--shower to shower powder
--anti-fungal for feet, atheletes foot cream, foot powder (no aerosol bottles)
--combs, paper, pens, envelopes
--lip balm, q-tips, nail clippers
--flip flops or sandals (so they can air their feet out when they get a chance)
--scrunchies
--lip balm
--hand sanitizer

FOOD ITEMS:
--breakfast type foods & drinks
--instant & regular coffee
--hot chocolate packets (add to water)
--Campbell's chunky soups, chicken, beef, etc.
--canned tuna
--canned fruit
--beef jerky, Slim Jims
--canned nuts, chips, etc
--Granola bars, etc
--pre-sweetened powdered drinks, Kool-aid, Gatorade, etc.
--cookies(FACTORY PACKAGED ONLY--NO HOME MADE)
--candy, gum, trail mix, etc.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
--beanie baby toys for soldiers to give to kids
--comics & paperback books, crossword puzzle books
--AA batteries
--Deet insect spray
--disposable cameras
--games, music CD's
--small or inflatable pillows, self-inflating air mattresses
--magazines, games, etc
--flashlight---small, black or dark green, AA battery