Operation SOS: KIDS

We have had many requests from our soldiers asking for items to help them in their humanitarian missions to local towns and villages. Many of these soldiers are parents or have brothers and sisters, and their hearts go out to these children who have so much less than many other children.

(Say Our Soldiers: Kids In-theater Deserve Support)

The purpose of Operation SOS: KIDS is to send humanitarian relief through shipments to American soldiers for distribution to children in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other areas where our Heroes are deployed.

The project

US. Soldiers often give up their own goodies and snacks to be able to share with the children they see every day.

Some of the heroes this project has supported:

A SGT with a Medic unit requesting candy and small toys to help build relationships

A 1LT requesting school supplies to help get the local schools going.

A USAF SSgt in Afghanistan requesting school supplies and other items to help local children. (see Wings of Hope)

A USAF TSgt. in seeking items for the children his unit comes in contact with every day.

Why it is needed

People in war-torn areas have so little and have been through so much. The children need food, clothing, school supplies, and personal hygiene items, and the occasional toy or treat puts a huge smile on a child's face! By reaching out and helping to meet some of their needs, our soldiers can also establish all-important good relationships with the people they're living near and working with -- developing the friendship, trust, and intelligence sources that help keep our troops safe and secure in the areas in which they're based.

How you can help

You can donate items for the children, or make a tax-deductible monetary donation to purchase and ship supplies.

Donate items

any size are needed.

Clothing in children's sizes 0 to 20 does not have to be new, but must be clean and in good condition. Items for girls should not be suggestive or revealing.

School supplies -- Pencils, pencil sharpeners, rulers, blunt-tip scissors, paper, and glue are especially needed.

Personal hygiene items -- The main request is for toothbrushes and toothpaste, as many soldiers are teaching dental hygiene to the children. Other items including shampoo and soap are welcome. Trial-sized items are great for small hands.

Candy and small toys are always welcome. Hey, they're kids! These items help our soldiers to comfort and communicate with them.

Send all item donations to:

"Operation SOS: KIDS"
P.O. Box 832

Torrington, CT. 06790

Soldiers' Angels

Attn:: Operation Outreach914 Tourmaline Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320

If you would like to send your items by UPS or FedEx, please do not use the PO Box!

Donate money

A shoebox-sized box of supplies costs almost eight dollars to ship. With your financial assistance, we can quickly purchase and ship exactly what is requested when our soldiers report a need.

Checks or Money Orders:

Specify "Operation SOS: KIDS" in the memo field; 100% of your donation will go toward this operation.

Soldiers Angels
1792 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, Ca 91104

For more information

Email Pam at SOS-KIDS@sbcglobal.net , or phone the Soldiers' Angels Hot Line at (615) 676-0239.If you are a deployed hero seeking items for your efforts with local children, please let us know how we can help.