First Security Bank will be recognizing Memorial Day with a collection drive for care packages to send to deployed troops, new recruits, veterans, wounded warriors and their caregivers, through Operation Gratitude (www.operationgratitude.com).
Between now and Saturday, May 28, (in banking centers with Saturday hours) the drive is being conducted in at all 11 of its banking centers. The bank will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of the holiday.
Ways to contribute:
1. Wish List Drive – Collection of items from the list below to include in care packages for troops.
2. Letter Drive – Personal letters of appreciation to service men and women to include in the care packages.
3. Monetary Donations — Money collected will be used to purchase items for the care packages.
Wish List Items
• Cool ties or neck gators
• Small plush toys
• Paracord survival bracelets
• Socks
• Mini battery-powered fans
• Mini flashlights
• Batteries (4 packs or less of AA or AAA)
• Gum, mints, breath strips
• Personal electronics
• Ear buds
• Gift cards to chain stores
• Lip balm or Chapstick
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrushes
• Dental floss
• Deodorant (solid only, 3 oz. or less)
• Disposable razors (packs of 5 or less)
• Shaving gel (non-aerosol)
• Moist towelettes (individual packets of 30 wipes or less)
• Hand/foot warmers
• Foot powder (travel size)
• Q-tips (small packs)
• Facial tissue (small packs)
• Mini sewing kits
• Blank greeting cards
• Playing cards
• Hand sanitizer (3 oz. or less)
Items can be dropped off at any of First Security Bank’s 11 locations:
Owensboro, Kentucky
313 Frederica St. • Owensboro, KY 42301
3560 Frederica St. • Owensboro, KY 42301
Bowling Green, Kentucky
1018 Chestnut St. • Bowling Green, KY 42101
771 Campbell Lane • Bowling Green, KY 42104
1960 Cave Mill Road • Bowling Green, KY 42104
303 N. Main St. • Franklin, KY 42135
Lexington, Kentucky
2352 Sir Barton Way • Lexington, KY 40509
345 Ruccio Way • Lexington, KY 40503
Evansville, Indiana
21 S.E. Third St. • Evansville, IN 47708
123 S. Green River Road • Evansville, IN 47715
7833 W. State Route 66 • Newburgh, IN 47630
