Operation Shoebox Update

The address for the community resource office is 712 W. Shell Point Road in Ruskin. The phone number is 672-7426.

Donations may also be dropped off at the District 4 Sheriff's Office on S.R. 674 east of Sun Point Shopping Center.

Donna Budd, Cindy Ellis and Deputy Jeff Service, who are all working on the project will accept cash donations. Checks should be made payable to Operation Shoebox. Sorry, cash cannot be accepted.

Shoeboxes are also needed for the project.

For more information call 672-7426.

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