CLARION, Pa. (EYT) — In the spirit of supporting our armed forces, the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry is collecting military items during the Clarion Hospital “I Love Clarion” Celebration.

The celebration is scheduled for Tuesday, July 3, at the Clarion University Memorial Stadium.

The chamber is asking the community to consider giving donations that will be sent overseas to the troops.

Although there will be a collection table accepting donations at the event, the chamber welcomes donations 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 CD’s

– 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.

For more information, please contact the Clarion Area Chamber of Business and Industry at 814-226-9161, info@clarionpa.com, visit the chamber online at www.clarionpa.com or at www.Facebook.com/ClarionAreaChamber.