Thursday, November 1, 2012

Operation Nice


  • Operation Minnesota Nice needs our help! 

  • Veteran's Day is right around the corner. A day to remember Veterans and other military members around the world, and show our gratitude for everything they have done. Operation Minnesota Nice is a non-profit organization in Minnesota. There are multiple packing locations within the state, and one of them happens in to be in Sauk Rapids.

  • Operation Minnesota Nice sends out packages to soldiers and troops overseas that receive little to no mail. We do not want our soldiers fighting for our country to feel like they are alone! It is that one letter, picture, gift that the soldier receives that gives them hope. 


  • This is where we come in.....
  • Last week I was contacted by Operation MN Nice, and was informed that they are very low on their donations when it comes to items to send to the troops. It is our turn to give back! There are a lot of things that soldiers go without each day that we may take for granted. At the end of this email I have listed specific items that soldiers need on a daily basis that some of them may not have. 


  • ** We will be collecting items November 5th-9th.
  • ** Please drop off all donated items to your school's designated area by the end of the day on Friday, November 9th. 

  • Hillside: Main Office
  • PV: Ellen's Office
  • MHES: Main Office
  • Rice: Main Office
  • Middle School: Integration Room- 403
  • High School: Main Office
  • District Office: High School Office


  • If anyone in interested in adopting a solider while they are overseas please contact Mary at:    Mary-scott@operationminnesotanice.com

  • Operation MN Nice meets the second Tuesday of every month. If you adopt a soldier you will be asked to send a care package to that soldier every month until they return home. They have  a great system set up where they make sure you will have a variety of items to send to your soldier. A lot of the time the soldiers will email, write letters, and send items back. It is a GREAT organization! You can also find more information at:  http://www.operationminnesotanice.com/


  • Here is the list of items (I have also sent it to DISTRICT NEWS and FOR SALE)

  • FOOD
  • Beef jerky (Number 1 food request)
  • Spam with pop-top lids
  • Corn Nuts
  • Nature Valley Granola Bars or Energy bars
  • Easy Mac
  • Beef stew or chunky soups (flip-top lids)
  • Starbucks instant coffee packets
  • Crystal Light type single packet drink mix-ins
  • Twizzlers
  • Peanut butter (singles) or Nutella
  • Peanut M&M's (only peanut)
  • Carnation Instant Breakfast
  • Dried fruit or fruit leather
  • Sunflower seeds in shells
  • Coffee creamer packets
  • Individual snack packages
  • Nuts or trail mix (no chocolate)
  • Single box cereals or instant oatmeal (prefer Better Oats)
  • Jelly, jam, or honey packets
  • Gum or breath mints

  • TOILETRIES
  • Baby or wet wipes (Number 1 request)
  • Gel Deodorant (gel only May thru October)
  • Burt's Bees lip balm (only brand that doesn't melt)
  • Non-aerosol bug spray and sunscreen
  • Thick soled flip-flops for showering
  • Throat lozenges
  • Powder Wisp toothbrushes
  • Small bottles of mouthwash
  • Disposable razors
  • Liquid body wash
  • Shoe insole cushions
  • Multivitamins
  • Fingernail clippers
  • "Cushy" TP

  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • Magazines for male soldiers
  • DVD's-gently used are fine
  • Hand-held games
  • Uno, Phase 10, etc.
  • Vacation destination pamphlets and brochures
  • Batteries in packs of 4 or less
  • Earpods
  • Small sporting items
  • Water toys (squirt guns, wading pools etc.)

  • MISCELLANEOUS
  • Hand-written notes or children's artwork
  • Black athletic socks (no low cuff)
  • Boxes of zip lock bags
  • Soft washcloth or body puff (for use with body wash)
  • Holiday themed items (Fall, Christmas, ect)
  • Things that remind them of home (things they might miss out in being overseas)

  • WHAT NOT TO SEND
  • Used items unless DVD's
  • Toothpaste or dental floss
  • Hard candy
  • Bars of soap
  • Cookies (Right now OMN has 22,000 boxes of GS cookies!)

  • Thank you for all of your help!


  • Leah Trontvet
  • Integration Liaison
  • leah.trontvet@isd47.org
  • (320) 258-1445

  • ~Be the change you want to see in the world~
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