SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

The Sioux Falls Jaycees Support Our Troops program offers the chance for our organization to show our patriotism and appreciation for those that sacrifice so much to protect our country, our home and our families.

We collect money to purchase items or accept donations of new or slightly-used items to assist our Veterans (previously homeless) living in HUD-VASH housing, the Barakah House and those in the Transition in Place program. There are between 250 and 300 individuals in this program. We also collect money to support the Sioux Falls VA Healthcare System.


WHAT THE MONEY IS USED FOR

COMMUNICATION NEEDS

• Minute cards with 120 or more minutes for trac fones

• Monthly bus passes to get to medical and employment appointments (from Sioux Falls & Sioux City transit systems)

BEDDING

• Zippered mattress covers to fit regular size bed

• Linens such as regular size bed sheets, pillow cases and pillows

BATHROOM ITEMS

• Shaving cream, hand sanitizer, hand soap, bar soap, shampoo, combs, toothpaste, soft toothbrushes, denture cleaner tablets, denture adhesive, 2 blade razors, all in family size packages or containers

• Shower curtains, rods and rings

• Toilet bowl cleaner and brushes

• Toilet paper, hand soap

• Towels: bath, hand and washcloths


KITCHEN ITEMS

• Cooking utensils such as spoons, spatulas

• Frying pans, cookie sheets, kettles, coffee makers, pizza pans, toaster and other small appliances

• Medium size oven casserole dishes with covers

• Dish towels, dish soap, dish cloths, pot holder, and oven mitts

• Disposables such as paper towels, table napkins, paper plates

• Cans of coffee and condiments

• Food storage containers

MISC. NEEDS

• Luggage, suitcases, duffle bags

• Laundry detergent, baskets, hangers

• Alarm clocks, wall clocks

• Cleaning supplies, dust mops, brooms, dust pans, buckets

• Bicycles in very good condition, chain padlocks with key openers