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Troops Parade

Boston Pack and Ship Donates Boxes and Packing Supplies for 4th of July Supply Drive for U.s. Troops

 

Among the items donated by Boston Pack and Ship are:

 

?        40 Book boxes

?        100-foot roll of small bubble wrap

?        6 rolls of tape

?        25 pounds of white news packing paper

 

“It’s the kind of thing when you hear about it, you want to join in and participate,” said Bill Yankee, co-owner of Boston Pack and Ship. “When I received the letter from Senator Morrissey and Representative Ayers about making a donation, I couldn’t get to the phone quick enough.”

 

Sen. Michael Morrissey and Rep. Bruce Ayers’s role in the effort is making sure supplies get to any and all local troops serving overseas. You can call either’s office, Senator Morrissey at 617-722-1494 or Representative Ayers’ at 617-722-2230, with contact information of local servicemen to ensure these care packages reach them.

 

As for supplies badly needed by our troops, the list includes: postage money, Cup-o-Soup, Chunky Soup, pretzels, raisins, granola Bars, crossword puzzles, Rice Krispies Treats, flashlights, tuna fish in packets,  peanut butter, jelly, Twizzlers, Chex Mix, multi vitamins, beef jerky, body wash, batteries, footballs, powdered drink mixes, tissues, tea bags, Haribo Gold Gummi Bears, Mach 3 razors, stick deodorant, shampoo condition, trail mixes, hairbrushes/combs, windshield cleaner, ear swabs, mouthwash, disposable wipes, nail clippers, international phone cards, plain white boot socks, magazines/books, toilet paper, gloves, hometown clothing, T-shirts, long johns, soccer balls (deflated to give to Iraqui/Afghan children while on patrol), letters of encouragement, Crystal Light '"On-the Go" individual drink packets.

 

Prior to the parade, donations are being accepted at the Nickerson American Legion Post, 20 Moon Island Road in Squantum from June 28 to July 3, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monetary donations are also being accepted to help defray the shipping costs. Checks can be made payable to: Robert I. Nickerson Post Troop Fund, 20 Moon Island Road, Squantum, MA 02171.

 

“The fourth of July is a day of celebration, sure, but also a time to show your patriotism. We encourage all South Shore citizens to show their patriotism and help out this very worthy donation drive,” said Yankee.

 

Boston Pack and Ship is no stranger to helping charities and non-profit organizations. The company typically offers a 10 percent discount for packing and shipping services for non-profits and will often create boxes for donations for toy drives, canned good drives and other charitable efforts.

 

As small load specialists, Boston Pack and Ship provides a number of services to accommodate hard-to-ship, delicate items, expensive business equipment and irreplaceable personal items for out-of-state and international moves. Those services include:

 

• Small loads – with no minimum requirement; blanket-wrapping for fragile, delicate moves; full insurance available
• Custom crates and packaging for computers, electronic instruments, prototypes, antiques and artwork.
• State-of-the-art, foam in place solutions to protect valuables
• Multiple U.S. and International shipping options—ocean or air—to help lower costs
• Door-to-door and door-to-port delivery with insurance available
• On-time pickups by appointment
• Student moves – no minimum requirements; storage space available for those summer months in between semesters

 

For more information on the breadth of Boston Pack and Ship’s services, you can visit the company Web site at www.bostonpackandship.com. For a free quote on an out-of-state or international move or shipment, please call (800) 400-7204.

  Small load specialists

Formerly known as The Packaging Store and now repackaged as Boston Pack and Ship, these small load specialists have been a trusted strategic partner of many movers in eastern Massachusetts for more than two decades. Based in Braintree, Massachusetts, Boston Pack and Ship employs custom crates and packaging and foam-in-place solutions to pack and ship everything from artwork to heirlooms, computers to antiques to both out-of-state and international destinations. Known for its fast and efficient customer service, one call is usually all it takes to schedule a pickup for a door-to-door or door-to-port shipment. For more information, visit www.bostonpackandship.com or call (800) 400-7204 for a free quote.

About the Author

I saw once a goat parading with troops on TV; are there gooses, crocodiles, snails?

its true ; http://www.boston.com/news/odd/articles/2006/06/25/british_army_demotes_mascot_goat_billy/

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