Friday, October 19, 2012 The Chili Fire Department is once again sponsoring a collection drive to assist   wounded U.S Troops and their families with various items listed below as they are recovering from their injuries. The drive runs now through Saturday 11/10/12.

Last year Monroe County Fire Departments provided an outpouring of support, and we are asking that you once again consider supporting this effort.

Winter clothes are one of the most important items, due to the fact that a lot of the family members who are making the trip to the hospital are from the Southern States and are not accustomed to the harsh winters up in the North.

Jim Lechner, long time member of the Chili FD, Former Marine, and father of a wounded warrior, will again be delivering these care packages to the Walter Read Medical Center.

·       F.D.  T-shirts, sweatshirts/pants, knit hats and jackets.

·       Fleece jackets and hooded sweat  shirts

·       Adult and child's jackets, hats, gloves and scarves.

·       Toiletries articles for Men & Woman.

All clothing including Jackets is requested to be NEW condition.

In lieu of cash donations, gift cards to major retail stores Wal-Mart, Target, etc. are gladly accepted…