DANVILLE – In an effort to support our troops overseas, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) has designated his district offices as drop off locations for the nonprofit Cell Phones for Soldiers organization.

“As Veterans Day is just around the corner, I can think of few better ways to honor our military veterans than by supporting those who serve to protect our freedoms today,” Bennett said. “This is a great program that allows our troops to stay connected to their families and is a way we can all support our troops.”

The national program collects new and gently used cell phones and tablets for soldiers and their families. Those with old cellphones, MP3 players or tablets laying around are encouraged to donate them to be refurbished or recycled. Proceeds from those sales are used to send prepaid international calling cards to our troops and to provide emergency funding to veterans. All cell phone donations are tax deductible.

To donate, stop by Bennett’s Danville office located in the County Board Building at 201 N. Vermilion St., Suite 323 or his Champaign office located in the Illinois Terminal Building at 45 E. University. Each office will accept donations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The collection runs from Oct. 21 through Nov. 15.

Bennett urges residents with questions or concerns to contact his office at 217-442-5252 or visit www.CellPhonesForSoldiers.com.