TOMS RIVER, NJ – For anyone who served in the military, or at least in the Army and Marines, where soldiers and Marines spend large amounts of time in the field, their feet are the most important thing to take care of.
From day one of training, Navy corpsmen, army docs, drill sergeants, and drill instructors stress the importance of clean socks and clean feet. Foot injuries can ground soldiers and Marines. They are often told to change their socks frequently while in the field. Veterans across the country suffer flashbacks of images burned in their minds of those who don’t heed the warning.
The struggle is real.
In response to that need, Senator Kristin Corrado and Senator Jean Stanfield are teaming up for a “Socks for Soldiers” collection drive throughout the month of March.
“New socks are always in high demand by our troops who serve both at home and abroad,” said Corrado (R-40). “For those in the field, access to clean socks is a necessity to stay healthy. Our sock drive is a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the sacrifices of our volunteer heroes and show they have support from back home in New Jersey.”
Corrado and Stanfield (R-8) are collecting sock donations at their district offices throughout the month of March. This is the second year they are hosting the drive together.
Corrado first collected “Socks for Soldiers” during her tenure as Passaic County Clerk, and the campaign has collected thousands of pairs of socks each year.
“New socks are one of the items most often requested by our military men and women serving around the world,” said Stanfield (R-8). “Military members don’t always have access to laundry facilities, and clean socks can be tough to come by. We want our soldiers to be healthy and effective, and this is a great way to help keep them on their toes. For a young man or woman serving far from home, access to new socks can be a difference-maker.”
Motrin and water donations are optional.
Donations can be delivered to Senator Corrado’s office at 999 Riverview Dr., Suite 350 in Totowa or to Senator Stanfield’s office at Elmwood Business Park, Suite B-101 in Evesham.
The senators are also urging schools, businesses, and local governments support the effort by posting collection boxes with a “Socks for Soldiers” sign.
Questions about Socks for Soldiers? Please contact:
- Senator Corrado’s office at (973) 237-1360 or SenCorrado@njleg.org
- Senator Stanfield’s office at (856) 817-2143 or SenStanfield@njleg.org