The first effort in September collected 69 boxes filled with everything from candy to games and magazines. The response from the crew was emotional and ecstatic so it was only natural to follow up with a holiday delivery.
The ship already carries most of the basic supplies, so it’s the “goodies” the crew really looks forward to. The best goodies to donate are candy (no chocolates), chips, cookies, sunflower seeds in the shell, powdered drinks such as Crystal Light Lemonade, Gatorade and Propel water, gum, magazines, books and just about anything homemade.
Monetary donations are also needed to help pay the postage.
Goodies can be dropped off at the Sparks Senior Center at 97 Richards Way on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The last day for drop-off is Dec. 2. The center is closed this Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving.
Lions Club members and others will begin packing the goodies at 8 a.m. on Dec. 3 at the Sparks Senior Center.
For more information, contact the Sparks Senior Center at 353-3110.
The idea of sending goodies to the carrier crew came from Sparks residents Pat and Hugh Lantz, whose grandson serves on the Nimitz. Lantz and his wife are members of the Sparks Greenbrae Lions Club and often spend time at the Sparks Senior Center.
Lantz said both organizations jumped at the opportunity to help out and now he hopes the whole community will join the effort.
“It’s fun and there are a ton of homesick kids out there that we can help,” Lantz said.
The mission of Washoe County Senior Services is to offer opportunities for the community’s older adults to maintain dignity, to maintain independence, and to enhance the quality of their lives through the provision of direct services in a quality, cost-effective manner. Services include home delivered meals, eight lunch service sites, recreational and social activities, Daybreak Adult Day Services, social services and legal assistance.
For more information, call 328-2575 or visit the Senior Services Department page at www.washoeocounty.us.
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