The Mt. Laurel GOP is collecting used clothing and household items for the Military Order of the Purple Heart for Veterans Day.
Items will be collecting items in the building lobby of the Mount Laurel GOP Headquarters at 1200 South Church Street, Suite 21 on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. — 3 p.m. or in the headquarters parking lot on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov 11 from 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart will collect gently worn clothing, household items, small appliances, toys, books, sporting equipment, electronics and more.
Forms will be provided for donations regarding tax deductions.
Accepted clothing and shoes items include: all men’s, women’s, children and infant clothing including outerwear, underwear, shoes and boots, jackets, ties, shirts, dresses, blouses, sweaters, pants, hats, gloves, handbags, purses, raincoats and overcoats, swimsuits, sandals, shorts, sleepwear, jeans, T-shirts and formal wear.
Accepted household items include: cosmetics and toiletries (unopened), eyeglasses and sunglasses, artificial flowers and trees, umbrellas, yarns and material, knick-knacks, jewelry, luggage, buttons, musical instruments, towels, area rugs, Christmas and seasonal decorations, novelties, yard tools, hardware tools, bedding, draperies, blankets, bedspreads, quilts, sheets, pillows, pillow cases, framed pictures / paintings and antiques.
Accepted kitchenware includes: cookware and bakeware, dishes, utensils, flatware, silverware, pots and pans, Tupperware, glasses and cups, serving plates and trays and canning jars.
Accepted games and toys include: Fisher Price and Little Tikes items, bicycles, tricycles, board and other games, stuffed animals, software for Playstation, Xbox and Wii.
Accepted small appliances include: irons and ironing boards, sewing machines, microwaves, lamps, clocks, hair dryers, electric griddles, blenders, coffee makers and toasters.
Accepted electronics include: computer items including towers, printers, hard drives, software and accessories, telephones, smart phones, answering machines, portable copiers, fax machines, calculators, stereos, DVD players, video cameras and equipment and radios.
Accepted sporting goods include: camping equipment, roller blades, ice skates, golf clubs, baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, lacrosse equipment and accessories, skiing equipment and boots and fitness items.
Accepted books, CDs & videos include: hardback, paperback and children’s books, CDs, DVDs, Blue Ray movies, electronics, books and record albums.
