Grayslake Fire Dept. Collecting for Troop Care Packages

For the second year, the Grayslake Fire Department will be accepting donations for military care packages.

Grayslake Fire Dept. Conducting Military Care Package Drive

For the second year, the Grayslake Fire Department will be accepting donations for military care packages.

With thousands of U.S. troops fighting for our freedoms overseas, members of the Grayslake Fire Department and the Grayslake community are once again coming together to help send some support from our own community. “Our mission is simple: to provide our local troops with personal items they are in need of as they continue to fight for our freedoms,” said Fire Commissioner Gregory Koeppen. “Last year 225 care packages were sent overseas and we hope to surpass that number this year,” adds Koeppen. Now through Jan. 27, residents are being encouraged to drop off items that will be shipped to troops serving overseas. These everyday items, we take for granted, include small non-perishable food items (beef jerky, cookies, candy, snacks, oatmeal …

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