For nearly five years, the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina (IIANC), along with independent agencies and companies from around the state, have been sending supplies to our troops in Iraq to show appreciation for their sacrifices to ensure our continued freedom.
The staff at IIANC is still collecting supplies which are then packed and shipped directly to troops currently serving in Iraq. We welcome participation from any agency, company, individual or other organization. Ideas for donations are listed below. For more information on how you can donate, please contact Kristi Hobbs at khobbs@iianc.com. Cash/Check donations also are appreciated. These funds will be used to help purchase additional supplies.
These care packages mean a great deal to those troops who have received past shipments. Both the troops and their families have expressed their appreciation to IIANC on a number of occasions. The links below will share some of these thoughts. Thanks to everyone who has made a donation and helped IIANC give back to the troops. Your contribution has truly made a difference in the lives of these brave soldiers. Please help IIANC continue our efforts to let these servicemen and women know they are not forgotten!
List of U.S. Servicemen Receiving IIANC Care Packages
Thank You Letter from Randy A. Smith., MAJ, AD, TPD 960 Detachment Commander
Thank You Letter from LCpl Kirk Drake, USMC
Thank You Notes from the Mother of LCpl Kirk Drake, a U.S. Marine
In Memory of Sgt. Christopher Hamlin (passed away May 4, 2007)
"On the Death of a Marine" written by Stuart Powell
Things the troops need/want. Bolded items are specific items on their "wish list":
Fans
- It's so hot right now in Iraq
that fans are needed to keep the troops cool. Medium sized fans
would be best and easiest to ship if they are still in the box.
Non-perishable food;
Beef jerky, pre-packaged crackers (indiv.serv.), fruit cups, tuna,
cereal, nuts, chewing gum, candy (no chocolate), granola bars, pop
tarts, single serving bags of chips; powder gatorade, crystal light,
Personal Hygiene
items; Baby Wipes
(large and small packs) are a must have - especially for the guys in
remote locations, hand
sanitizer, bug spray, soap, deodorant, chapstick, sunscreen, razors,
shaving cream, etc.
Periodicals; DVDs,
current magazines (Car Magazines, Muscle/Fitness Magazines, People, US Weekly, Newsweek, Times, etc.)