Goods are being collected as part of military care packages for the 422nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Nevada Army National Guard based in Reno.

Soldiers have recently been deployed.

The following items are needed or money can be donated to purchase them:

Beef jerky

Sunflower seeds

Sugar-free chewing gum

Nuts

Coffee

Music CDs or iTune cards

Cookies in individual packages

Pringles chips

Microwave popcorn

Macaroni and cheese

M&Ms

DVDs

Brown T-shirts – preferably Under Armor or Dri-fit

Boot socks

Underwear.

To make a donation or for more information, call (775) 588.5651. Packages will be sent Sept. 30.