In addition to monetary donations, our USO centers greatly depend on the generosity of businesses, groups and individuals to support our ongoing operations. If you’d like to learn more in regards to in-kind donation drop offs or to simply find out if that center has specific needs you can assist with, please contact your nearest USO Mid-Atlantic. Click here for the list of center locations. Thank you for your generosity in advance!
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ACCEPTABLE ITEMS FOR DONATION
Food Products
- Beef Jerky/Slim Jims (NO PORK PRODUCTS)
- Healthy snack bars (individual pkgs)
- Chex mix, Chips, Crackers, Trail Mix or Nuts/Seeds (individual pkgs)
- Beef jerky (individual pkgs)
- Vanilla & Chocolate pudding (individual pkgs)
- Apple Sauce (individual pkgs)
- Cereal and Oatmeal (individual pkgs)
- Beverages including Bottled Water, Sports Drinks, Canned Soda, Juice Boxes/Pouches, Powdered Drink Mixes
- Microwave meals such as Soup, Mac and Cheese cups, Spaghetti-Os
- Frozen entrees such as Microwavable Pizza, Burritos, TV Dinners, Lasagna, and Breakfast Sandwiches (individual pkgs)
- Non-Refrigerated Coffee Creamers
- Sugar Packets
- Sugar Substitute Packets (Sweet & Low, Splenda)
Health Care Items
- Tooth brushes (individual pkgs)
- Tooth paste (travel-size)
- Mouthwash (travel-size)
- Dental floss
- Combs & Hairbrushes (individual pkgs)
- Shampoo and Conditioner (travel-size)
- Deodorant (travel-size)
- Body Wash (travel-size) – no soap bars – please!
- Feminine Hygiene Products (Maxi Pads, Pantiliners, Tampons & Wipes)
- Male & Female Disposable Razors
- Combs, Brushes, Bobby Pins, Hair Ties (in original pkgs)
- Baby Powder or Foot Powder (travel-size)
- Facial Tissues
- Lotion (travel-size)
- Lip balm
- Sunscreen (travel-size)
- Lozenges or Cough Drops
- Cotton Swabs (travel-size)
- Band-Aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits, Ace Bandages, Icy Hot/Bengay Cream
- Laundry Detergent (individual pkgs)
- Dryer Sheets
Cleaning Supplies for USO Centers
- Vinyl Gloves (Medium & Large size)
- Trash Bags (13 & 33 Gallon Bags)
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Disinfecting Sprays
- Paper Towels
- Room Deodorizer (Aerosol cans)
- Liquid Dish Soap
- Liquid Hand Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
- Bleach
Misc.
- Office supplies including reams of blank paper, paper clips, boxing tape
- Paper and plastic products including paper plates, napkins, cups, utensils & Ziplock bags
USO Donation Drive Opportunities: USO Mid-Atlantic supports local service members and their families through a wide variety of opportunities. On a quarterly basis, we will identify shortages in items that impede our overall effort to best serve our community. Every shortage is an exciting opportunity for your company to get involved and assist our armed forces. Please let us know if you feel your organization would excel at collecting different items!
*For more information, please contact contactncd@uso.org *