•October 6, 2021•

Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Christmas care packages for our deployed military that will be mailed on December 6. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to Post Exchanges and can really use the items they receive, along with a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them.
Suggested donations include: Beanie Babies, protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/Jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors, small American Flags.
Also needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, candy canes, gum, Gorilla Tape, body wash/shampoo, cotton swabs, and wet wipes, 2022 calendars and Christmas greeting cards.
We also want to send packages to your loved ones so please submit your APO/FPO addresses to Ann Irwin at ann4dar@att.net by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace United Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace UMC at 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 between 8:30 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until November 18.
Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage has increased to $20.40 per package. These packages are a morale boost for our military, and they appreciate your support.