Hello everyone, I hope everyone continues to be well and safe. Below is a letter from Brandon about his Eagle Scout Project! I encourage all to help out and participate in anyway they can.

Thanks, Anthony

My Eagle Project of creating care packages of needed goods for the veterans currently at St. Albans VA Medical Center just got approved. I need to start acquiring donated goods to make the care packages. Due to the current restrictions and for the safety of all involved, it is best to acquire donations directly from local businesses. Their donations would be tax deductible and I can provide them with a tax ID. I would appreciate you/anyone you know helping me call local businesses to request the donation(s) of the following needed items:

Personal hygiene products (razors, shaving cream, shampoo, body wash, body lotion, alcohol free mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.)

Assorted new clothing items in all sizes (t shirts, shorts, underwear, socks, sneakers, etc.)

Arts and crafts (puzzles, paint by numbers, leather/wood crafts, adult coloring books, etc.)

Non-perishable, prepackaged food items and snacks (Cookies, granola bars, nuts, drink mixes, candy bars, pretzels, etc.)

All items must be NEW. Food items must be prepackaged, non-expired and factory sealed.

If a business agrees to do a donation, please inform me and I will handle the pick-up.

Thank you for your help!

Brandon Balsamo

(917) 502-5948