Pancakes for Soldiers

While you are enjoying the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce Annual Street Sale, be sure to stop by the Oakmont Historical Society booth to donate to the troops. 

The Oakmont Historical Society, along with Military Connections, supports the troops with "Pancakes for Soldiers." Chaplain Rod Gilliam is stationed at FOB Farah in Afghanistan and travels to the dangerous and desolate outposts to visit soldiers.  The Chaplain always carries his George Foreman grill so he can make pancakes for the soldiers during his visits. These pancakes are the only warm meal that the soldiers receive and are a huge morale booster. The Chaplain is in need of supplies in order to continue serving over 700 troops a week. 

The following items are needed: 

• Krustez Pancake Mix
• Bisquick Pancake Mix
• Peanut butter
• Cooking oil
• Syrup
• Precooked Bacon
• Baby Wipes

In addition to the collection on July 30, donations are accepted any weekday at the Oakmont Chamber of Commerce office at 504 Allegheny River Blvd, or you can send to:  Military Connections 312 Auburn Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. All donations are tax deductible.