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    Operation Santa Stuffing Schedule
    Oct. 23-Nov. 15*
    Weekdays 1p-8p
    Saturdays 10a-2p
    closed Sundays
    *unless we finish earlier.
     
    Stuffing for the Peoria based group will be held at
    Midwest Food Bank
    9005 Industrial Rd.
    Peoria, IL
    www.midwestfoodbank.org for directions

    Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

  • Operation Santa Awards 
    2008 Quality Citizen
              Recognition Award
              and Challenge Coin
            issued by Gen. James Conway
            Commandant, USMC
    2007 Homefront Hero Award
              
    from Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn
    2007 Illinois Broadcasters Assoc.
              Silver Dome Award

            Best Community Service                 Activity
    2007 Public Relations Association
               of Central Illinois
              Gold Star Media Service Award

    2006 25 Women in Leadership
            Patti Smith (CIPFM)


  • Operation Santa 2008 

    Thank you for taking action for the Troops!
    More than 30,000 stockings are now being stuffed to be shipped to the troops. 
    Thanks again for joining WMBD 31, Fox 43 and Central Illinois Proud Families of Marines for Operation Santa 2008!


    Go here to read last year's Thank You letters from our troops




  •  
    Stockings from Operation Santa 2008
     Take a look at some of the stockings that people right here in Central Illinois created for Operation Santa!  Most of the stockings have been shipped, but you can still create a stocking for the troops.  Just drop them off at the WMBD 31 studio (3131 North University in Peoria). 

    Don't know how to sew?  Write a letter of support for the men and women in our military.  Click here to see a sample.


  • Items to Donate 
    Travel Size

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     Mouthwash
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     Toothpaste
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     Toothbrush
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     Dental Floss
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     Lotion
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     Kleenex
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     Shampoo
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     Hand sanitizer
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     Lip Balm

    Snack Size

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     Beef Jerky
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     Beef sticks
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     Gum
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     Breath Mints/Strips
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     Candy (no chocolate)
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     Mints/Sweet Tarts
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     Hard Candy
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     Suckers
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     Tootsie Rolls
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     Rice Krispie Treats
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     Energy Bars
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     Instant Oatmeal
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     Cup o' Soup

    Single Serve

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     Drink mixes
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     Hot chocolate
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     Tea packets
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     Crystal Light

    Other Items

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     Handwarmers/Footwarmers
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     Batteries  AA
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     Heavy black socks
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     Disposable razors
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     CDs/DVDs
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     Cards/Letters of Support

    Click here for a list you can print out and take to the store.





  • Baghdad Weather 
  • Items to NOT Donate 
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     Soap
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     Perfume
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     Cologne

    (above items affect the taste of the food)

  • Create a Stocking 
    stocking2007-08-03-118616262007-08-03-1186178454.jpgCreate a stocking for a soldier!  Click here to open and print out the pattern and get started.  Instructions are here .  All stockings should be this size.  Decorate however you like and be sure to include a card or letter of support for a soldier.  Then drop off your finished stocking at the WMBD/WYZZ studios at 3131 N University in Peoria.   Map It

    All stockings must be received before November 1st 2008.  Watch WMBD 31 and Fox 43…You might just see your stocking on TV!

    Click here to see some of the stockings you sent in last year.

  • Drop-off Locations 
  • Operation Santa Email 
     If you have a loved one who is deployed and would like to make sure they receive a stocking, invite them to e-mail us at the address below.
    If you are currently deployed... We just need your name and address and we’d love to have a picture we can post right here on ciproud.com for all of Central Illinois to see. 



  • CIPFM Website 
  • Donations 
    Make checks payable to
    Proud Families
    and mail to:

    Operation Santa
    PO Box 10565
    Peoria, IL 61612

    Central Illinois Proud Families of Marines is a 501c3 nonprofit group so all gifts are tax deductible. For more info call 309-231-5090 or email wantyouhome@yahoo.com .  Please visit our website by clicking here .

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    WMBD 31 Photographer Brian Blumenshine
    & News Anchor Meg Johnson
    Operation Santa Day
    October 29, 2008 at Metro Centre

    Thank you Central Illinois for making
    Operation Santa Day a huge success!
    You donated thousands of items,
    hundreds of stockings and over
    $1200 to Operation Santa 2008
    all in one day.




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