SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation, LLC

SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation, LLC Supporting Our Troops - at home and abroad. We send care packages fo those deployed & to those in hospital.

There’s a yearly Memorial basketball game in James honor. In 2027 we’ll have a scholarship fund for a graduating student at Firelands High School

If you would like to help the SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation to send care packages & letters from home, we are a...
03/10/2026

If you would like to help the SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation to send care packages & letters from home, we are accepting items to fill boxes & letters/artwork. These packages will be sent to those stationed outside of the U.S. - any leftover material will be sent to VA hospitals/Valor Home. We are also accepting addresses of those serving - you can send a message, or email us at [email protected]

Locations for items or cards/letters are as follows:

Village of South Amherst Town Hall:
103 W. Main St, South Amherst, OH 44001

1807 The Gallery:
102 W. Main St, South Amherst, OH 44001

Piggy's Main Street Market:
136 E. Main St, South Amherst, OH 44001

I have been asked about helping with shipping. We do have a budget for these kind of things, but if you would like to help, we have a Venmo:

Copies of coloring pages can be found at South Amherst Town Hall, you can also print them yourself, or create your own! All cards/letters are welcome!

Our first group of packages will go out in about a week. We will fill packages as items come in, but packages will be sent & items accepted for about a month. We will continue to accept letters/cards after that.

Care Package Approved Items:

Food

Beef jerky
Microwavable meals
Soups (no pork please)
Powdered single serve drink mixes
Protein and energy bars
Single serve nuts and snacks
Fruit snacks and fruit leather
Canned stews
Canned chili
Canned ravioli and spaghetti
Canned soups
Canned pop-top fruit
Squeezable apple sauce
Small packages of nuts & seeds
Cookies
Pretzels
Chips (Pringle type containers best)
Crackers
Corn Nuts
Trail Mix
Nut bars
Energy bars
Protein bars
Breakfast & granola bars
Small cereal boxes (one serving)
Beef jerky
Instant oatmeal
Pop Tarts
Kraft Easy Mac
Condiment packets
Non-refrigerated microwavable meals
Instant soup (Lipton, Miso soup, etc.)
Cup a Noodles/noodle bowls
Sweeteners: stevia, sugar, etc
Individually wrapped hard candy
Chewing and bubble gum
Mints
Breath strips
Chocolate is accepted October – March
Powdered, sweetened drink mixes
Ground or instant coffee
Tea bags
Hot chocolate
Cider mix
Coffee Mate
** No homemade items please.

Hygiene

Disposable razors
Dental supplies
Medicated foot powder
Gel deodorant
Packets of antibacterial hand wipes
Unscented baby wipes
Unscented bar soap
Hotel/travel-sized gel deodorant
Shampoo
Lotion
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dental floss
Lip balm
Q-Tips (Large packages are fine)
Hair bands
Clips
Cotton calf length socks
Bobby pins
Tampons
Maxi and mini pads
Oil-free face cleaner
Makeup remover
Nail kits (no nail polish or remover)
Mascara and makeup
Eye drops
Nose drops
Unscented baby wipes
Wet wipes
Good quality razors and blades
Shaving gel and powder (NO AEROSOL CANS)
Small Kleenex Packets
Anti-fungal creams
Band Aids
Medicated foot powder
Sunscreen

Entertainment & Miscellaneous

Coloring books
Word search books
Soduko and crossword puzzle books
Colored pencils and sharpener
Playing cards and card games
Blank greeting cards
Pens
Stress balls
Pens
Pencils
Blank greeting cards
Stationary
Yo-Yo’s
Stickers
Dice
Hand held games and puzzles
Funny papers and crossword pages
Sunglasses

Thank you for continuing to support the SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation - by doing so, you help us to support our troops, and that's all we want to do while honoring James!

God bless our troops. God bless our fallen. God bless America.

03/02/2026

We are asking for addresses of those who are deployed outside of the USA for care packages. If you know of someone who would enjoy some love from home, please send the address our way! You can message or email us at [email protected]

02/28/2026

“The soldier above all others pray for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” General Douglas MacArthur

Heavenly Father,

We lift up every American service member now deployed in this hour of conflict—those on ships, in the air, on bases, and in forward positions. Shield them with Your mighty hand. Give them clarity in every decision, courage under fire, and peace that passes all understanding. Surround them with Your angels, guard their bodies and minds, and bring them safely home when their mission is complete.

Comfort their spouses, children, parents, and loved ones who wait at home with heavy hearts. Replace fear with faith, anxiety with hope, and sleepless nights with the assurance that You neither slumber nor sleep. Hold their families close, provide for every need, and let them feel the support of a grateful nation.

Lord, we ask for wisdom for our leaders, protection for the innocent, and a swift path to de-escalation and lasting peace in the region. May justice prevail and evil be restrained.

We pray all this in the strong name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Amen.

Today would have been your 41st Birthday on earth.  Although the world keeps spinning like it always does, ours still pa...
01/22/2026

Today would have been your 41st Birthday on earth. Although the world keeps spinning like it always does, ours still pauses for you. Every year we try to celebrate your life instead of mourning your absence, but the truth is it will always hurt. We wish we could hug you. We wish we could have one more celebration with you. Are you blowing out candles, wishing for the same thing you always do? Forever 25, but man time flies on earth and you're supposed to be 41. Did they throw you a party? I'm sure you're trying to run from the spotlight. I'm sure you've got a drink in your hand, with some family and friends, but from us down here today - Happy Heavenly Birthday to you! We miss you every single day, but some days are harder to get through, like your Heavenly Birthday. I know our Dad, family, friends, Jesus and the angels are celebrating with you. A life well lived. A life full of love. A life forever missed. Happy Heavenly Birthday soldier - we know those gates are safe with you.

Forever 25.

We love you, James.

God bless our troops. God bless our fallen. God bless America.

Honoring Our Heroes Veterans Day 2025 🇺🇸Today we proudly honor all who have served our great nation. Your courage, sacri...
11/11/2025

Honoring Our Heroes Veterans Day 2025 🇺🇸

Today we proudly honor all who have served our great nation. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting our freedom will never be forgotten.

To all veterans - thank you for your bravery, your strength, and your unwavering commitment to our country.

We salute you today and every day. ❤️🤍💙

God bless you.

11/10/2025

Happy 250th Birthday Marines 🇺🇸🎂

We are PROUD to say one of those Marines is ours ❤️ Corporal William T Hunter Jr ❤️

Post a photo of your Marine below & we’ll add them to our ‘Faces Of Freedom’ album!

"This is the 4th of July - not just a date, but a declaration. A line in the sand. A nation that stood up and said we wi...
07/04/2025

"This is the 4th of July - not just a date, but a declaration. A line in the sand. A nation that stood up and said we will not be ruled. It started with risk, with fire, with 13 colonies, and one bold belief that freedom is worth the fight. They signed their names knowing war would follow - they chose liberty before they even had a flag to raise, and we've carried that fire ever since. Through battles, through heartbreak, through every folded flag and every soldier who never made it home.

This is the 4th of July. It's parades down main street, and fireworks that shake the ground. It's boots on gravel and hands over hearts. It's the anthem that still gives you chills no matter how many times you've heard it. It's messy, loud, imperfect, but it's ours. It's the right to speak, to worship, to vote, to build a life without asking for permission.

This is the 4th of July. Where red means courage, white means sacrifice, and blue means the freedom to keep chasing something better. Light the firework. Raise the flag. Say it with your whole chest - I'm proud to be an American, and I always will be." - Emily Orta

Happy Birthday America ❤️🤍💙

God bless our troops. God bless our fallen. God bless America.

The winner of the Dalton Farm Basket is Brandon Rieger!!! Thank you to everyone who entered 🇺🇸
06/28/2025

The winner of the Dalton Farm Basket is Brandon Rieger!!! Thank you to everyone who entered 🇺🇸

There's only a few days left to purchase your tickets to be entered into the Summertime Grilling Basket Bundle from Dalt...
06/26/2025

There's only a few days left to purchase your tickets to be entered into the Summertime Grilling Basket Bundle from Dalton Farms LLC to benefit SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation, LLC.

Proceeds will be used to send deployment care packages and for the development of a future needs-based scholarship for a local high school senior.

Tickets are $10 each, available through this Saturday, June 28.
We accept cash or Venmo ()

You can purchase tickets by commenting in this post, by messaging us here, or via email at [email protected].

The winner will be contacted for pick up from Dalton Farms LLC

This fully loaded bundle includes:
♨️ Burgers
♨️ Strip Steaks
♨️ Pork Chops
♨️ Brat Patties
♨️ Jalapeno Cheddar Brats
♨️ All Beef Hot Dogs
♨️ Cooler Bag
♨️ Tongs
♨️ Spatula

Thanks to a generous donation from Dalton Farms LLC, we are raffling off a Summertime Grilling Basket Bundle as a fundra...
06/23/2025

Thanks to a generous donation from Dalton Farms LLC, we are raffling off a Summertime Grilling Basket Bundle as a fundraiser for the SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation, LLC

The fundraiser was kicked off at SSG James P Hunter 2nd Annual Memorial Basketball Game 2025, and tickets will be available to purchase through this Saturday, June 28.

You can purchase tickets by commenting in this post, by messaging us here, or via email at [email protected].

The winner will be contacted for basket pickup from Dalton Farms LLC, just in time for your summer cookouts!

Tickets are $10 each, and proceeds will benefit SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation, LLC, funding deployment care packages and the development of a future needs-based scholarship. We accept cash or Venmo ()


This fully loaded bundle includes:
♨️ Burgers
♨️ Strip Steaks
♨️ Pork Chops
♨️ Brat Patties
♨️ Jalapeno Cheddar Brats
♨️ All Beef Hot Dogs
♨️ Cooler Bag
♨️ Tongs
♨️ Spatula

Thank you to everyone for supporting SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation, LLC today. SSG James P Hunter 2nd Annual Me...
06/21/2025

Thank you to everyone for supporting SSG James P Hunter Memorial Foundation, LLC today.

SSG James P Hunter 2nd Annual Memorial Basketball Game 2025 couldn’t have happened without our behind the scenes volunteers, giving of their time and talents not only today but also for the last few months of planning.

James’ sister Kathy Hunter said the day was a slam dunk❣️

Thank you to Lorain County Sheriff's Office and South Amherst Fire Department for joining us at SSG James P Hunter 2nd A...
06/21/2025

Thank you to Lorain County Sheriff's Office and South Amherst Fire Department for joining us at SSG James P Hunter 2nd Annual Memorial Basketball Game 2025!!

Come say hi and see their safety trucks and vehicles

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Amherst, OH
44001

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

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