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Operation Santa Events
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.
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Operation Santa Awards2008 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)
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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
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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.
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Items to DonateTravel Size
Mouthwash
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Dental Floss
Lotion
Kleenex
Shampoo
Hand sanitizer
Lip Balm
Snack Size
Beef Jerky
Beef sticks
Gum
Breath Mints/Strips
Candy (no chocolate)
Mints/Sweet Tarts
Hard Candy
Suckers
Tootsie Rolls
Rice Krispie Treats
Energy Bars
Instant Oatmeal
Cup o' Soup
Single Serve
Drink mixes
Hot chocolate
Tea packets
Crystal Light
Other Items
Handwarmers/Footwarmers
Batteries AA
Heavy black socks
Disposable razors
CDs/DVDs
Cards/Letters of Support
Click here for a list you can print out and take to the store.
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Baghdad Weather
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Items to NOT Donate
Soap
Perfume
Cologne
(above items affect the taste of the food)
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Create a Stocking
Create 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.
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Drop-off Locations
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Operation Santa EmailIf 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.
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CIPFM Website
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DonationsMake 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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Afghanistan Weather
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Operation Santa Day
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.
