The Blue Star Mothers of Fredericksburg Chapter VA4 is holding their holiday Community Care Packing event on November 2, 2024, at the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Station, 20 Seabring Dr, Fredericksburg, VA. Community volunteers are asked to arrive no later than 8:45 A.M. to help pack the boxes. The packed boxes will be mailed to our deployed service members. The items that are desperately needed to fill the 600 boxes: Powdered drink mixes, Tuna or Chicken in foil pouches or pull-top cans, Beef Jerky/Slim Jims, Protein bars/peanut butter mini cups, Oatmeal/Hot Chocolate/Cider, Ramen Noodles in cups, Microwave popcorn, Crackers (individually wrapped), Cookies (individually wrapped), Hard Candy (individually wrapped), Shampoo/conditioner (travel size), Chapstick/lip balm, Feminine hygiene items, Toothpaste/dental floss, Body wash/soap, Q-tips – Tissues, Foot/body powder, Disposable razors, Deodorant (stick only), Nail clipper/nail file, Cough drops, Ziploc brand bags – all sizes, Playing cards, and Crossword puzzles/Sudoku. Service members also appreciate receiving cards, letters, and postcards from home and schools. All donations are greatly appreciated! The final day to drop off items is October 12, 2024. To make a drop-off, contact Natalie Foley, Care Package Program Chairman at, carepackagesbsm@gmail.com.