Stockings for Soldiers – Delaware Inc. Was founded to help improve the morale and welfare of members of the armed forces of the United States of America deployed in harm’s way.  They accomplish this by sewing holiday stockings and filling them with special items for the troops.  For many troops, this gift is all they receive for the holidays.  It is a way to send a “touch of home” as well as personal messages of support to remind our troops that we appreciate all they do for us, and to let them know that they have not been forgotten over the holidays.

This year the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, in connection with Sussex County Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), will be a collection site for stocking donations.  A container will be in the Rehoboth Beach Library Public Library from September 11 – October 13.  Please see attached listing for suitable items.

Suggested Donations Items:

Small Candy – Mini-candy bars; Christmas/Halloween candy

Granola/fruit/breakfast bars

Cookies/nuts/pretzels/trail mix – less than 12 oz size

Flavored drink mixes (single packets) (lemonade, teas, hot cocoa, and coffee)

Chewing gum

Fruit roll-ups/gushers/Cracker Jacks

Slim Jims/Beef Jerky

Ramen noodle soup – single packs preferred

DVD Movies

Music CDs

Hand/foot warmers, fly swatters

Small Individually packaged meals (tuna/lasagna/Beefaroni/fruit) (8 oz package or less preferred)

Toothbrushes and Small Toothpastes

Mole Skin, Socks (any color crew socks)

Chap Stick & lip balms

Razors (individual or packs)

Toiletries & lotions (small package)

Baby Wipes, foot powder, sun block

Paperback books (no romance novels)

Pocket games & puzzles

Crosswords, Sudoku

Beanie Babies

Phone Cards (AT&T)

Dog Items for our K9 heroes

Holiday greeting cards!!!!  Send personal holiday messages of support and friendship. Include a return address/email, you might hear back from a soldier.  Limit: 100 Cards per person

On Monday, September 25th, from 5:30-7:30pm, the Greenwood Public Library will host its first Young Parent Support Night for teen and young adult parents ages 15-21. Dinner is provided for you and baby at 5:30, followed by a presentation by Child Inc., an organization that offers a variety of classes designed to strengthen parenting skills with the goal of raising healthy children in a nurturing environment.  Meet other young parents and discover tips to ensure your baby is happy and healthy. Child care for participants will be provided. Register at greenwood.lib.de.us or call 349-5309. Registration deadline is Saturday, September 16 at 2:00 pm.