Wright-Patt CU Sends Care Packages to Troops

FAIRBORN, Ohio – Wright-Patt Credit Union, Inc. recently organized a donation drive called Operation: Support Our Troops to help military service members stationed overseas. With the help of members and local residents, Wright-Patt CU has collected enough donations to create and ship 47 care packages, for a total weight of 1,148 lbs. Requested items for personal care and non-perishable food items included body wipes, shampoo, body wash, deodorant, lip balm, eye drops, crackers/cheese, powdered beverages, candy, batteries, electronic hand held games and small flashlights. “We hope that the donations gathered throughout the Miami Valley for Operation: Support Our Troops help our service men and women know they are appreciated for their dedication to our country,” said Wright-Patt CU Vice President/Chief Business Development Officer Gary Easterling. “We want them to know they are in our thoughts and prayers.”