CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — The Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry is accepting donations to be sent overseas to United States Armed Service members as part of its Clarion Hospital “I Love Clarion” Celebration slated for Monday, July 3, at the Clarion University Memorial Stadium.

There will also be a collection table accepting donations at the event; however, donations are welcome leading up to the event as well.

Please drop off those items to the Clarion Chamber office at 650 Main Street, Clarion, PA 16214.

Items acceptable for donation include:

• Men & Women’s Travel Size Personal Hygiene Items (Hair Bands, Lip Balm, Shower Gels, Shampoo/Conditioner, Lotions, Mouthwash, Razors, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste and Dental Floss/ Picks)
• Individual Packets of Snacks — Non Perishable Only—(Nuts, Crackers, Cookies, Sun Flower Seeds. Dried Fruit and Fruit Snacks, Water Flavoring Packets, Beef Jerky)
• Batteries (all sizes)
• Music CDs
• Games such as Playing Cards, Small Board Games, Puzzles
• Gum and Hard Candy
• Air Fresheners (Setting or Hanging)
• Phone Cards, Envelopes, Postage Stamps, Small Writing Tablets, Ink Pens (including colored ones), Rubber Band
• Books & Magazines for both Men & Women

Monetary donations to assist with shipping costs to the troops will also be greatly appreciated.

Visit the chamber online at www.clarionpa.com or their Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ClarionAreaChamber.

For more information, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry at 814-226-9161 or email info@clarionpa.com.