Pictured Above: An Afghan child sleeps on the cargo floor of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, kept warm by the uniform of the C-17 loadmaster, during an evacuation flight from Kabul, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2021. Operating a fleet of Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and Active Duty C-17s, Air Mobility Command, in support of the Department of Defense, moved forces into theater to facilitate the safe departure and relocation of U.S. citizens, Special Immigration Visa recipients, and vulnerable Afghan populations from Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
This week's attack in Afghanistan made a bad situation even worse.
As evacuation efforts enter the final days and refugees begin to arrive on U.S. soil, your support is essential for thousands of Americans and Afghans.
Make a financial donation now or keep scrolling for other ways to support.
We’ve received urgent requests from U.S. military installations and deployed Chaplains for donations to support incoming Afghan refugees and deploying troops.
Here's How We Are Responding and
How You Can Help:
We have identified 3 primary areas of needed emergency support: emergency essentials for refugees, toys and games for Afghan children, and support for those deployed or deploying. We are collecting items as well as financial donations to support the outlined needs. All donated items can be shipped to our warehouse in San Antonio:
Soldiers' Angels Afghanistan Support
2895 NE Loop 410, Suite 107
San Antonio, Texas 78218 Click here to read our latest blog for full details about each of these support areas or keep scrolling to learn how you can help NOW.
Emergency clothing, hygiene, and masks for incoming Afghan refugees.
- Modest Adult Clothing
- Modest Children’s Clothing
- Adult and Child-Sized Masks
- Pots/Pans
- Dishware
- Underwear
- Gift Cards
- Socks
- Hygiene Items
- Small Toys and Games
- Towels
- Feminine Hygiene (No Tampons)
- Cleaning Supplies
- School Supplies
A donation of $50 will provide one Refugee Welcome Bag
Toys and games for refugee children as well as Afghan children waiting to evacuate.
- Small Stuffed Animals
- Small Dolls
- Small Activity Toys like Jacks, Tops, Pop-Its
- Fidget Spinners, Yo Yo’s
- Stress Balls
- Balls (small) and Frisbees
- Puzzle Books
- Coloring Books
- Crayons, Markers
- Playing Cards, Card Games
- Travel Games
A donation of $25 will ship a Toy Box to an Afghan child.
Care packages for those deployed in Afghanistan or preparing to deploy.
All Store-Bought Snacks, No Homemade Items:
- Adult-Sized Facemasks (Black Only)
- Beef Jerky
- Protein Bars
- Peanut Butter Snack Packs
- Granola Bars
- Chewing Gum
- Hand Warmers
- Female Hygiene Items (Tampons Preferred)
- Journals and Notepads
- Pens and Mechanical Pencils
A donation of $25 will ship a Care Package to a deployed service member.
Thank you in advance for supporting our military service members and the Afghan people. Your support will be life-changing.
Soldiers' Angels • 2895 NE Loop 410, Suite 107 San Antonio, TX 78218 • www.SoldiersAngels.org
Soldiers' Angels is a 501(c)(3) charity, gifts to which are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our Tax ID# is 20-0583415. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."
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