From staff reports
CLARION – The Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is collecting items for military personnel ahead of the “I Love Clarion” celebration scheduled for Monday, July 3, at Clarion University Memorial Stadium.
There will also be a collection table accepting donations at the July 3 event, but donations may also be dropped off at the chamber office at 650 Main St., Clarion.
Items acceptable for donation include:
– Men and women’s travel size personal hygiene items such as hair bands, lip balm, shower gels, shampoo/conditioner, lotions, mouthwash, razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss/picks
– Individual packets of snacks, non perishable items like nuts, crackers, cookies, sunflower seeds, dried fruit and fruit snacks, water flavoring packets, beef jerky
– Batteries, all sizes
– Music CDs
– Games such as playing cards, small board games, puzzles
– Gum and hard candy
-Air fresheners, setting or hanging
– Phone cards, envelopes, postage stamps, small writing tablets, ink pens, rubber band
– Books and magazines for both men and women
Monetary donations to assist with shipping costs to the troops will also be accepted.
For more information, people may contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry at (814) 226-9161, info@clarionpa.com or online at www.clarionpa.com.