SENECA — Cell Phones for Soldiers and the Pak Mail Center, located in Bloom Plaza on Highway 123 between Seneca and Clemson, are calling on all Americans to support the 150,000 men and women serving overseas by donating unused cell phones.

Cell Phones for Soldiers recycles phones and the proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards sent to soldiers to help keep troops connected with their families. The goal is to collect 50,000 cell phones through partnerships with companies like Pak Mail that have multiple drop off locations.

“For the loved ones of soldiers serving abroad, Memorial Day is much more than a long holiday weekend,” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “We’re asking Americans to make a small contribution of support by donating their unused cell phones, providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”

Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at the Pak Mail in Bloom Plaza. “We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and participate in a worthy program like Cell Phones for Soldiers,” says Pak Mail owners Scott and Beth Moore.

Founded in 1984, Pak Mail is a specialty packaging, shipping and business support franchise with more than 400 centers in North America and 60 international locations in six countries.