To send a box to Afghanistan it is as simple as filling it with useful items and drop it off to one of the collection points. The guide below will give you ideas of what to put in the box.
WHAT SOLDIERS HAVE ASKED FOR:
Biscuits
Wet wipes
Fruity chewy sweets
Used or new books
Puzzle and crossword books
Make-up products
Chewing gum and mints
Letters
Lip salve
Underwear
Moisturising lotion
Old books
WHAT NOT TO PUT IN:
Chocolate
Aerosols
Alcohol
Perfumed soap
Anything that will melt
Heavy items
Batteries.
Boxes can be donated to Dorchester Town Council in North Square, Dorchester or the Keep Military Museum, Bridport Road, Dorchester.
You can also take them to any Dorset Echo office and we will forward them to Coun Rennie. The offices are on the Granby Estate, Weymouth, Antelope Walk, Dorchester and East Street, Bridport.
Do you know anyone who is serving in Afghanistan or Iraq and would like a shoebox? If so contact Miriam Phillips on 01305 830985 or miriam.phillips@dorsetecho.co.uk
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