Toys for Iraqi Kids
• • Updated • • As of October 2009, this mailing address is current:
Edmay Mayers
USACE-GRD (District)-KRO
FOB Warrior-Kirkuk
APO, AE 09359
Doing some spring cleaning and looking for a place to donate your kid’s gently used toys and stuffed animals? Consider sending toys to Iraq. I saw a post in Parent Hacks that explains how. Edmay Mayers, a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers who is currently stationed in Iraq, has taken on this mission to collect and distribute toys to children living in Iraq. Iraqi kids are not responsible for our current political situation, so why not help them play? My boys and I are going to start packing up a box of toys to send to Edmay. She is stationed in Iraq until November 2007 further notice and will accept donations as long as she is there.
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Here is an update on sending Toys to Iraq from Parenthacks.com.
Edmay’s comrades are now accepting toys / stuffed animals for Iraqi children!
Michael (geologist from Buffalo, NY and a 20 year veteran of the Corps) and Natalie (archaeologist from Montana) plan to take over the Toys to Iraqi Kids Project. Edmay Mayers, the founder of the program, is coming home after a long tour in Iraq with the US Army Corps of Engineers. Keep those gently-used toys coming, and keep spreading the word!
Now send toys to:
Michael Fellenz or Natalie Sudman
USACE-GRS
APO-AE
09331
To all: Natalie had to depart GRS suddenly so please send your items to either Frank DeBoer and/or Mike Fellenz at USACE – GRS, APO AE 09331
Thanks and God bless you/Edmay
Read my later Kidoinfo post here http://kidoinfo.com/ri/mailing-the-toys-to-the-iraqi-kids/
about packing up our toys and sending them to Iraq.
I am still in Iraq but in a different location (Mosul). I continue to accept toys, school supplies, soccer balls, anything and everything for the children of Iraq except for the following. No stuffed animals or clothing that are or depict pigs, they are considered forbidden by Muslim culture. No items that are too revealing (i.e., dolls that are scantily dressed or reveal too much) since they sway from the principles taught to practicing Muslims. We try and coordinate with the Mayors Cell here on-base and provide toys to the soldiers so they can also distribute the items on their missions outside the wire. Since this area is still considered somewhat hostile, it is difficult even for them to get too close to the children at times. We try and distribute the items a variety of ways so we don’t accumulate too many. Since we are close to the Kurdistan region and the security threat is minimal, we do distribute items there as well.
If there are any other questions you have I’d be more than willing to answer them at the following e-mail.
michael.r.fellenz@usace.army.mil
All donations can be maiiled to me at the following address:
Michael R. Fellenz
USACE-GRN-MAO
FOB MAREZ
APO-AE
09334
Thank you for your donations, your gifts are making a difference to the children of Iraq
Hi to all,
I am back in Iraq and would love to start receiving some boxes of toys, school supplies or any other items for the Children of Iraq. My new address is:
Edmay Mayers
USACE – GRN
FOB – Warrior – Kirkuk
APO, AE 09359
I will be here in Kirkuk for at least a year but hopefully it will be two years. The children of Kirkuk would love to receive toys and items donated by our wonderful Americans. God bless all and thanks so much for your kindness and generosity. /Edmay
I AM cleaning today and am SO HAPPY to see this!
Edmay,
I am collecting together some of my sons stuffed animals that he has never even played with and would like to send them to you. I just wanted to confirm that the above address is current.
thanks,
Sara
This address just posted today:
Edmay Mayers
USACE – GRN
FOB – Warrior – Kirkuk
APO, AE 09359
I will be here in Kirkuk for at least a year but hopefully it will be two years.
Read my other Kidoinfo post here http://kidoinfo.com/ri/mailing-the-toys-to-the-iraqi-kids/
about packing up our toys and sending them to Iraq.
Thank you so much Anisa. Yes this is my current address in Kirkuk as posted. Bless all of you, really looking forward to receiving any and all for these precious children. Thanks, thanks, thank, Edmay
Can anyone give me an estimate on what it has cost to ship a box?
I mailed toys to Iraq in 2007. We shipped a 3 lb, 12 oz box for $6.65. Click here to see details and to see photo for reference.
http://kidoinfo.com/ri/mailing-the-toys-to-the-iraqi-kids/
it is not July 12th. is there an updated APO for the toys? We are leaving for a teaching job in kuwait and want to support our military and the kids of iraq but need information FAST!
jane
Edmay gave this address in March 2009 and says she will be there for at least a year. See comment above.
Edmay Mayers
USACE – GRN
FOB – Warrior – Kirkuk
APO, AE 09359
What’s the best way to send stuffed animals to Edmay? Via USPS? Any idea what the postage is on a huge box (or several boxes) of stuffed animals and toys?
Thanks!
Maria
The best way is via the USPS as stated above. You can request a FREE mailing supply kit for sending items to U.S. military personnel. The kit includes boxes, tape, labels, and customs forms. (Note: Supplies are FREE but you are responsible for the postage.)
I mailed toys to Iraq in 2007. We shipped a 3 lb, 12 oz box for $6.65. Click here to see details and to see photo for reference.
http://kidoinfo.com/ri/mailing-the-toys-to-the-iraqi-kids/
I found this address, updated as of February 2010: http://www.rookiemoms.com/send-your-used-stuffed-animals-to-iraq/
** Updated *** As of February 2010, this mailing address is current:
Chaplain – Camp Warrior
FOB Warrior – Kirkuk
Toys for the Iraqi Children
APO AE 09359
does anyone know if the address is still good?
thanks
anita
I found this website current for 2011 with details and address for sending toys.
http://operationgive.c5host.com/donate/donate-items/