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Operation Reindeer

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Each winter, Mental Health America of York and Adams Counties prepares for a holiday gift-giving tradition that we call, Operation Reindeer. The project’s purpose is one of sharing holiday cheer and gift giving to the Wernersville State Hospital patients who are from York and Adams Counties.
 
Every September or October, hospital staff compiles a written list of personalized gift ideas from each resident. When MHA receives this list, we organize staff, board members, and community volunteers to help purchase the items. We receive donations of new clothing from local churches as well. Everyone joining together makes this project successful and fun!
 
If you are interested in volunteering and/or purchasing a gift next season, please contact our office anytime!
 
Below is a general list of items that typically show up on the residents’ wish-list each year. We are happy to collect donations of new clothing throughout the year as well. If there is something on this list that you would like to purchase and donate, we will add your donation to the next Operation Reindeer project coming up!
 
In advance, we thank you for your support on this project!

Common Wish-List Items for Operation Reindeer

Please note: For this project we ask that all donations are new and not already used items. Thanks!
 
Hygiene Products (in plastic bottles/containers) for both Women and Men
  • Shampoos
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorants
  • Body Wash
  • Hair Brushes and Combs
  • Body Powder or Lotions
  • Bars of Soap
 
Slippers and/or Socks
  • Sizes Medium and Large for women
  • Sizes Medium, Large and XL for men
 
Clothing for Men
  • Sweatshirts (sizes Large, XL, 2XL, and 3XL)
  • Flannel Shirts (sizes Large, XL, 2XL, and 3XL)
  • Baseball caps, Winter caps, Winter Gloves (typically Large to XL size)
  • Colored Tee-Shirts (sizes large and XL)
 
Clothing for Women
  • Sweaters (sizes medium and large)
  • Pajamas or Nightgowns (sizes medium, large, XL, and 3XL)
  • Sweatshirts (sizes large, XL, 2XL, and 3XL)
  • Shirts or Blouses (sizes large, XL, 2XL, and 3XL)
  • Sunglasses
 
Miscellaneous Items
  • Radio alarm clocks
  • Drawing pads and pencils
  • Wallets for men
  • Wristwatch for both women and men
  • Stationary cards
  • Word Searches
  • Chap sticks
  • Decks of Cards
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