Items for Soldiers

FOOD and SNACKS:

• Beef Jerky / Slim Jims
• COFFEE (Ground or whole; instant or drip), Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas
• Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light)
• Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted and or flavored)
• Tuna in foil pouches (no cans)
• Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars
• *NO CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS from MARCH to OCTOBER (it will melt in high temperatures!)
• Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins
• Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped)
• Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars
• Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese-Its
• Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll-Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies
• DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup-O-Soup: just add water)
• NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)
• MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef-Boy-R-Dee, Mac’n'Cheese…)
• COOKIES / Girl Scout Cookies (with chocolate: Oct. - Feb. only!)
• Cheese & Cracker packs
• Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)
• Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)
• Cereal (Small, individual boxes)
• Rice Krispie Treats (Store-bought only)
• Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)

TOILETRIES: (not HOTEL samples)!

• Baby wipes (travel size)
• Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
• Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
• Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)
• Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
• Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins
• Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
• Nasal Spray
• Deodorant (travel size)
• Razors (disposable: “Intuition” or “Mach 3″ type)
• Shaving Cream / Shaving Soap (in boxes or tubes; NO CANS of Shaving Cream, please!)
• Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q-tips)
• Band-aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits
• Lip balm / Chap Stick
• Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)
• Loufa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths
• Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
• Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
• Bug Spray / DEET / Skin-So-Soft
• Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
• Mouthwash (travel size)
• Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss
• VITAMINS (multi-vitamins are always needed!)
• Breath Mints / Breath Strips
• Lozenges / Cough Drops
• Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
• Feminine Hygiene Products
• Cotton Balls
• Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
• Moleskin
• Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)

ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:

• Batteries: “AA” “AAA” and “C” are the most requested
• DVD Movies (new or used)
• Xbox Games (new or used)
• PS2 Games (new or used)
• Music CDs (new or used)
• Portable CD players / head phones
• Small homemade gifts - little comforts of “home”
• Pens & mechanical pencils
• Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home
• Double-sided tape
• Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars
• Crossword Puzzles / Word Search Books / Math Puzzle books / MAD LIBS / Logic Problems / Sudoku
• Current magazines
• Current paperbacks
• Yo-Yo’s, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice
• Board games (UNO, Othello, checkers - travel size is great, too!)
• Nerf footballs / Whiffle balls / Mitts / Sports equipment
• Frisbees / Hackey sacks
• Electronic handheld games
• 35 mm disposable cameras

OTHER:

• Linens: Pillow cases, twin sheets, towels (green & tan)
• T-Shirts: Cotton green & tan under shirts (Sizes: M, L & XL)
  [Note: The DOD banned “Under-Armor” shirts due to its material being potentially flammable & bad reactions to open wounds.]
• Small Flashlights (battery operated)
• Air Fresheners
• Socks: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton and/or wool)
• Patriotic knick-knacks, USA flags, flags from your state, bandanas, baseball hats, football jerseys, banners.
• Small alarm clocks (battery operated)
• Generic sunglasses
• Black or Green duct tape, small tool kits, dust masks, carpentry tools, Fly swatters, fly paper, mosquito netting, bug repellant in plastic pump bottles only (NO AEROSOL CANS, PLEASE!)
• Religious booklets, small bibles, inspirational readings
• Small toys & school supplies for Iraqi & Afghani children

Dear Red Bulls fan,

RagingBullNation is pleased to announce its first fund raising event for the 2008 season.

RagingBullNation salutes United States service members here and abroad with two events on one day.

On Sunday, May 25, one lucky child will get to spend an entire game day with our very own Johnny Toro. Johnny’s picture has been featured in team promotional material, local press, and media from around the world!

The day begins at 11AM with RagingBullNation’s tailgate party in Giant’s Stadium parking lot 15, outside the South Tower entrance. Then the child will get to enjoy the game from The Corral (section 115). When the game is over, we head to the Bulls Corner Pub to meet some of the players and get autographs.

Along with all the excitement, the lucky child will receive:

• 4 tickets to the game (against the Chicago Fire)
• a cow bell
• his/her very own bull horns (just like Johnny’s)

Each entry requires a $5.00 donation. All proceeds will go to the USO in memory of Johnny’s father Gennaro (Jerry) Russo. Children 15 or younger are eligible. Enter on-line at www.ragingbullnation.net. All entries must be received by Tuesday, May 20. The lucky child will be randomly selected and notified by e-mail or phone on Wed., May 21. Donations can be made without an entry.

Also on May 25, RBN will be collecting items to be sent to our Troops overseas. Working with Soldiers Angels, there is a long list of items that are useful for the men and women in uniform. Please visit www.ragingbullnation.net for a complete list of items and bring what you can to the RBN Roadside Roundup (tailgate) in Lot 15 outside the South Tower entrance. Look for the RagingBullNation banners (wind permitting) and American flags.

We appreciate your support of these events!

Thank You,

Keli Sorrentino (aka, “Mama Bull”)
Executive Director
RagingBullNation