Jupiter - There are now many deployed service members in Iraq and Afghanistan asking for support! With the holidays right around the corner, Statewide Financial Group Inc. of Jupiter, a local financial planning firm and host of MoneyView Talk Radio, heard on Seaview AM 960 on Saturday mornings at 8:30, is collecting Halloween Treats and Christmas gifts for the troops.

Gift ideas include Halloween candy, Granola bars, disposable Cameras and Christmas Stockings and Stuffers.

In addition, if you can knit and would like to make " black" winter caps, your efforts will be greatly appreciated by our Troops. Winters can get VERY cold in certain parts of Iraq and Afghanistan.

Donations can be dropped off at Statewide Financial Group, located in Fisherman's Wharf at 116 Intracoastal Pointe Drive, Suite 200, just North of Indiantown Road and just West of the Indiantown Road bridge. Office hours are 9 am - 4 pm Monday through Friday. If you have questions, please call 744-0500.