program coordinator Geri Willis said students can write letters or create cards for the men and women who work hard every day in defending the nation and the freedoms enjoyed by its people.
The cards or letters should be simple, positive and thankful. They should not ask inappropriate questions.
Willis said the students can personalize the cards by adding drawings of their village, school or friends and can even include the name of their school and their grade level.
No food or candy can be sent with the letters, and no glitter or bulky items may be glued to the cards.
Students can put their cards and letters in an envelope and give them to their teachers. But the envelopes must not be sealed because these will be screened first. Letters are due for pick-up at the schools on Nov. 22.
Now in its fourth year, the CNMI Operation Homefront is looking at sending around 250 care packages to deployed local servicemembers.
The members of the community are also urged to purchase pre-selected items to be included in the care packages and drop them at the donation boxes at Joeten Susupe, Triple J Super Fresh Market, Fleming’s Market on Tinian, the student center and the president’s office at Northern Marianas College.
The community can purchase snacks like dry mango, rice crackers, asparagus biscuits, Bin Bin crackers, canned goods such as tuna, Vienna sausage, corned beef, Spam, bowl noodle soup and soba, and other items.
The boxes will be packed at the multi-purpose center on Nov. 26.
For more information, email [email protected], text or call 989-CNMI (2664).
