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Operation Stand Down Rhode Island Holding Food, Toiletry Drive
The organization is collecting items for veterans and families in need.
JOHNSTON, RI — Operation Stand Down Rhode Island is collecting food and toiletries to help veterans and their families who are in need. The donations will be used to stock the organization's food and toiletry pantry.
All donations can be dropped off to Operation Stand Down's office, located at 1010 Hartford Ave. in Johnston, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call 401-383-4730 with any questions.
The organization is looking for the following items.
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Food
- Cereal
- Juice
- Canned meat
- Oatmeal
- Rice
- Applesauce
- Raisins
- Jelly/Jam
- Canned/instant potatoes
- Macaroni and cheese
- Canned dinners
- Snack items
- Ramen noodles
- Tomato sauce
Toiletries
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Mouthwash
- Floss
- Razors
- Shaving cream
- Bar soap
- Cotton swabs
- Sunscreen
The following items are already well-stocked and are not needed.
- Pasta
- Canned vegetables
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
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