Story Published:
May 13, 2008 at 5:07 PM CDT
Story Updated:
May 14, 2008 at 3:17 PM CDT
Soldiers deployed to Iraq sent home a "Wish List" with NBC33's David D'Aquin. The list includes many items that you'd certainly expect to see from troops stationed far away from home (like Boudin and Community Coffee!), but you may be surprised to know that there were so many requests for standard personal hygiene items.
Below is a list of items specifically requested by the soldiers. If you'd like to donate any of the items below, please bring them to the NBC33 studios at 10000 Perkins Road (near the intersection of Bluebonnet and Perkins).
Food and Treats:
- Community Coffee
- Cookies, All Varieties!
- Boudin, Boudin Balls
- Peanuts, Pistachios and Cashews
- Riesens Candies
- Energy bars
- Jolly Ranchers
- Starburst, Skittles, Gobstoppers
- Red vine Licorice, Black licorice
- Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
- Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning
- Blue Runners Red Beans
Health and Hygeine:
- Cottonelle moist wipes
- Q-tips
- Baby wipes
- Kleenex
- Bath and Body Works Aromatic Sleep Spray
- work out gloves (x-large)
- Various Lotions
- Hair Ribbons (black)
- Hair Mayonnaise (African Pride)
- Tylenol PM
- Air Wick Air Fresheners
- Weight Scale
- Pumice corn/callous remover
Recreation:
- Electric Guitar w/ 15 watt amp
- Fishing kit with tackle (hooks, bobbers, weights)
- Movies and TV Shows on DVD
- Hunting and Fishing Magazines
- Muscle Magazines
- Footballs and Basketballs
- Baseballs and Gloves
- Sling Shots (not toys!)
- Jacks (yes, the little metal things with a ball!)
- Dartboard Kit with scoreboard and Darts
Electronics:
- Headphones with microphone
- MP3 player
- Keyboard (adult)
- Surge protectors
- Ipod with a docking station
Miscellaneous Items:
- Microwaveable Coffee cups
- Stress relieving toys
- Coffee Cups
- Candy Jars
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Posters
- Small photo albums
- Hats and T-Shirts (L,XL,2XL)
- Encouraging letters from Americans
Drop off any item for Louisiana soldiers stationed in Iraq at the NBC33 studios at 10000 Perkins Road.
