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Operation Stand Down asks for personal items during 4th annual Spring Stand Down

Donations of new personal items like toothbrushes, shampoo, sunscreen, insect repellent and more can be dropped off at the Channel 6 News parking lot until 6 p.m.

KILLEEN, Texas — Operation Stand Down Central Texas held its fourth annual Spring Stand Down Wednesday. 

OSDCT stand downs provide hot meals, haircuts, new clothes as well as medical and dental screenings to the homeless community. Organizers also look for donations to help the homeless population. 

Rather than a clothing drive, organizers requested donations of personal items Wednesday. 

OSDCT requested the following items specifically:

  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Eye drops
  • Mouth wash
  • Floss
  • Shampoo
  • Body wash
  • Foot powder
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent 
  • New towels and wash cloths
  • New underwear and socks
  • Non-perishable snacks

Donations must be new items.

Donors can drop off items in Temple at the Channel 6 News parking lot until 6 p.m. Wednesday or at OSDCT's store front in the Cove Terrace Shopping Center.

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