Elite Chiropractic Center of Clayton, the Walthom Group and the Southern Village Shopping Center have teamed up again this year to bring holiday cheer to local soldiers.

“Operation Holiday” will support local soldiers serving overseas. Last year, the campaign collected more than 1,400 pounds of essential supplies and luxury items. Letters of appreciation were included in the care packages.

Along with the military program, Operation Holiday will be sponsoring a family in need through the Me Fine Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports children with terminal and serious illnesses.

Participants are asked to bring a gift to drop off locations at Elite Chiropractic Center and Southern Village Shopping Center. Monetary donations are welcome.

Donations should be dropped off by noon Dec. 15. However, gifts will be accepted for the troops until noon Dec. 24.

Below is a wish list for the troops:

Edible (no homemade food)

Pop Tarts

Small cans Vienna sausage

Tuna in packets

Gum, candy, mints that do not melt

Canned cheese

Canned Salmon

Canned or bagged nuts

Cookies (packaged)

Potato & nacho chips & crackers

Beef jerky

Instant coffee and cocoa

Powdered drink mix in individual “straws”

Cereal & Granola bars

Trail mix Hygiene

Baby or cleansing wipes, small packs or individuals

Shaving cream (male and female)

Chapstick

Q-tips

Hand sanitizer, small sizes

Foot powder

Travel size body or baby powder

Kleenex

Tooth brushes

Throat lozenges

Eye drops

Feminine products - the good stuff

Liquid body wash or soap (no soap bars)

Pain relievers

Toilet paper

Disposable razors (male and female)

Shampoo and conditioners

Sunscreen

Nasal saline spray

Entertainment

Decks of cards

Puzzle books

Handheld games

Disposable cameras

Sunday comics

Batteries (AA, AAA, C)

Non-offensive magazines, especially sports

Writing Paper & Envelopes

DVD movies, new or used

Christmas cards – signed or unsigned. Miscellaneous items

One or two man pup tent (one certain, 30 maybe)

Flash lights, “mini mag” type (seeking 50)

Mechanic gloves (seeking 25 in certain sizes)

Soccer balls for Iraqis (seeking 50)

Yoyos for Iraqi children (seeking 200)

For more questions, contact Elite Chiropractic Center at 553-5505.