ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR HOSPITALIZED VETERANS: This is at listing of the normal items the VAMC in Martinsburg, WV needs to meet the special needs of their patients and those things they have no need for and will not accept. We have tried to cover everything, but if you still have questions, or if you have something you think could be useful, please call us. Also, please DO NOT make deliveries to the Medical Center without first contacting us by phone or personal visit or e-mail (and please never after 5:00 p.m. or weekends). Dottie Hough (304)263-0811 Ext.3309 E-Mail: Dottie.Hough@va.gov Tricia DeHaven (304)263-0811 Ext.3310 E-Mail: Patricia.DeHaven@va.gov ACCEPTABLE ITEMS can be dropped off at the Post Home and INCLUDE: Men's Clothing new or used in very good, clean condition. Please NO used underwear, socks, t-shirts. Primary needs are jeans, winter jackets or sweaters, sweat suits, sport coats, dress pants, shirts and shoes - please call before delivery. We can only accept a limited quantity at any one time. Books Paperback ONLY Must be clean and in good condition. Please, no Harlequin romance novels. NO hard bound books. Magazines ONLY if no more than three (3) months old and in good condition. We can only accept a limited quantity at any one time. Phone cards please be sure they are current and for domestic use. (no international cards needed) Postage stamps for patients' letters, cards, etc. Personal comfort items Must be new/unopened (small individual sizes are preferred). We can use toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving cream, combs, deodorant, shampoo, disposable razors, denture cleaner, i.e. Polident, finger nail clippers, chap stick. (We cannot accept the small items you pick up at hotels/motels) Playing cards May be used but MUST be clean and in good condition. Crossword or Word Find or Sudoku Puzzle Books (NEW). Checks made payable to VA Medial Center and earmarked for purpose intended to support ongoing programs (see Ongoing Project List). NON-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: Hard bound books of any kind Clothing/cosmetics for women Magazines More than three months old. After shave lotion or mouth wash or any other liquid with alcohol content. Never anything in glass containers. No razors Except the disposable kind. Used greeting cards Again, check your community needs. No cancelled stamps Food items Of any kind without prior approval from Voluntary Service at the number listed. Jigsaw puzzles Videos/cassettes Comfort articles from hotels/motels Shampoo, lotion, etc. New greeting cards (unless you have called and we have agreed to accept any of the above). |
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