Submitted information:
Kroger’s Atlanta Division and the USO are teaming up for the “Kick Hunger to the Sidelines | Stuff the Truck” Food Drive, inviting customers to donate items that will support military service members and their families.
The food drive will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Powers Ferry Kroger, 1310 Powers Ferry Road SE in Marietta. The USO | Kroger Mobile Food Truck will be on-site during the event.
A suggested list of items especially needed by military service members is below and will also be available onsite. Customers may use the list as a guide; additional helpful donations also are welcome.
SUGGESTED DONATION ITEMS:
Food and Beverages:
- Kroger Protein & Fiber Bar
- Simple Truth applesauce pouches
- Kroger individual trail mix
- Kroger fruit snacks
- CLIF Builders Protein Bars
- KIND granola bars
- Kroger snack meat sticks
- Small packages of beef jerky
- StarKist tuna packets
- Lunch-to-go kits
- Jif To Go peanut butter
- Kroger flavored drink packets
- Nutella & Go! snack packs
- Kroger cheese dip sticks
- Kroger tuna packets
- Liquid I.V. hydration packets
- Folgers coffee-to-go packets
Personal-care items:
- Gold Bond foot powder
- Kroger razors, three- or four-packs
- Small containers of Vaseline petroleum jelly
- Kroger tampons and pads
- Kroger sunscreen
- OFF! insect repellent
Items for children and families:
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Kroger apple juice
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Boxed candy, such as Sour Patch Kids
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Crayons and coloring books
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Pop-its
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Play-Doh
-
Bubbles
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