PODS, KOGO Host Donation Drive To Benefit Military Families And Homefront San Diego On July 30

Online, July 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Honor guard set to open donation drive where organizers hope to collect a record number of donations for military families in need.

(SAN DIEGO) - Now is the time to show your American pride and help our U.S. military and their families with basic necessities for living while they selflessly serve our country.

The first donations drive, hosted by PODS of San Diego, Homefront San Diego and AM 600 KOGO was so successful, a second drive has been planned. During this drive, organizers hope to collect items specifically to help babies, toddlers and kids.

The community is encouraged to stop by before the start of the event, where a U.S. Marines Honor Guard will open with a flag ceremony and the National Anthem at 9:55 a.m.

Current needs include baby items such as new cribs and mattresses, changing tables, new or gently used strollers, high chairs, bassinets, baby clothes sizes newborn to 5T, crib bedding and blankets, new packages of diapers, wipes, shampoo and lotion. Car seat donations will be accepted however product must be new with purchase tags attached. Cash donations or gift cards to grocery stores also are requested for families.

Donations will be accepted at the PODS® containers between 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, July 30 at:
KOGO Broadcasting Studios
9660 Granite Ridge Dr., San Diego, CA 92123

For more information, to make a donation, or request help call 760-392-1551 or visit http://www.homefrontsandiego.com.

About PODS Enterprises, Inc.
Founded in 1998, PODS currently provides moving and storage services to a population of more than 250 million consumers and businesses, in 48 U.S. states, Canada, Australia and the UK, through its company-owned and independent franchise network. To date, the PODS network has completed more than 320,000 long-distance relocations, exceeded 1.7 million deliveries and has nearly 143,000 PODS® containers in service.

PODS® secure containers are constructed of a steel frame and are available in three sizes: approximately 7-by-7-by-8 feet, 12-by-8-by-8 feet and 16-by-8-by-8 feet. The 12-foot and 16-foot containers have been tested to withstand winds of more than 110-mph when partially loaded. Newer PODS® containers have the same steel frame construction but are completely recyclable panels made of steel skins and a high-density polyethylene core. For more information or to schedule service, visit PODS.com or call 800-776-7637.

About Homefront San Diego
Homefront San Diego offers a wide range of services that are available to lower enlisted active duty Military and their families. All services are grant based in partnership with the San Diego Council of the Navy League, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. All funds received directly benefit San Diego military families.

Homefront San Diego was established to support families of deployed service members in San Diego shortly following 9/11. With an overwhelming number of service men and women in combat zones finding themselves distracted by concerns over the wellbeing of their families at home, Homefront San Diego stepped up to care for the families so the soldiers could focus on their mission.

Homefront San Diego offers help and aid for military families with everything from emergency food and gas, car repairs, furniture, computers and anything else a family might need with the support of donations from the local community.