As to things being donated to the troops , our DD is stationed in AF . She tells us what is needed at her COB and we donate it. Jami sees to it that everyone gets stuff. I trust her to give it out as needed from tampons to lotion or fleece blankets that I make. I am sure there are people out there doing good things but there are also the others. I am an old lady ,cranky and after seeing what went on during Vietnam War ,I trust no one to get things to the troops.