What do I send?
Here is a list of the most requested items:
Toilet paper
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash/dental floss/breath strips
Soap with case/shower gel/anti-bacterial hand soap/hand sanitizer
Nail files (emery boards)/nail clippers/tweezers
Q-tips/cotton balls
Toothpicks/matches
Baby powder
Shampoo/conditioner/hair gel/hairspray (pump)
Lotion/Avon skin-so-soft
Eye drops (moisturizing) /saline mist nose spray
Travel size Kleenex
Deodorant
Combs/brushes
Contact lens cleaner
Disposable razors/shaving cream/aftershave lotion
Baby wipes/Clorox wipes
Writing paper/envelopes/black ink pens/mechanical pencils
Lip balm/chapstick/sunscreen (bottle & roll on kind)/BugOff & bug repellent spray
Bath towel/wash cloth (dark colors)
Bandanas (desert & woodland cami)/swimming goggles
Mini fans
Batteries (all sizes especially AA)
Band-aids/Neosporene/Hydrocortizone cream/Calamine Lotion
Sewing kit/Sunglasses/small flashlight
Motrin/Tylenol/Dayquil capsules/cough drops/No Water Excedrin (mint)/Sinus Meds/Benadryl
Imodium AD/Pepto/Tums or Rolaids (all pill forms)
Blankets/Standard bed pillow/pillowcase/single sheet sets
AT&T Prepaid Global Calling Cards
Ziploc Bags
Women:
Feminine Hygiene Products
Hair bands/hair clips
Nail polish
Body sprays
Perfume
Food Ideas
Instant Oatmeal/individual box cereal
Jello snack packs/Hunts Snack Puddings
Presweetened Kool-aid/Presweetened Lemonade Mix
Powder Gatorade/Crystal Lite Powder Drink Mix
Kraft Handi snacks
LifeSavers/Certs/Tic Tacs/Chewing Gum/Lollipops/Tootsie Rolls/Hard Candy
Snack cakes/Rice Krispy Treats/cookies
Cups of Soup/Noodles
Milk & Cereal Bars/Granola Bars/Power Bars
Peanut butter & crackers
PopTarts/PopTart sticks
Marshmellows
Frito Scoops/Pringles/Doritos (snack size packs)
Snack Crackers
Individual snack size chips
Trail mix/Chex Mix
Tuna snack kits/canned chicken/Sardines
Slim Jims/Beef Jerky/summer sausage
M&Ms/Skittles/Chiklets
Dried Fruit/individual applesauce/canned fruit with pop tops
Canned & instant soup
Nuts/Raisins (individual bags/boxes)
Individual packaged pies
**No Pork Products/by products can be sent!**
**No fresh meat, fresh fruits or vegetables**
Dice
Disposable Camera
DVDs & VHS Movies
Music CDs
Electronic Hand Held Games
Frisbees
Puzzle Books/Mad Libs/Joke Books/Comic Books
Newspapers/Magazines/paperback books
Jump rope/stress ball
Travel Board Games/Mini Etch-a-sketch
Playing Cards
Crossword Puzzle Books
Blank Greeting Cards (for soldiers to send home)
Stationary/journals/return address labels (or SASE)
Radio headsets
Drawing pads/construction paper
Or put together a Military Survival Kit.
Toilet paper
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash/dental floss/breath strips
Soap with case/shower gel/anti-bacterial hand soap/hand sanitizer
Nail files (emery boards)/nail clippers/tweezers
Q-tips/cotton balls
Toothpicks/matches
Baby powder
Shampoo/conditioner/hair gel/hairspray (pump)
Lotion/Avon skin-so-soft
Eye drops (moisturizing) /saline mist nose spray
Travel size Kleenex
Deodorant
Combs/brushes
Contact lens cleaner
Disposable razors/shaving cream/aftershave lotion
Baby wipes/Clorox wipes
Writing paper/envelopes/black ink pens/mechanical pencils
Lip balm/chapstick/sunscreen (bottle & roll on kind)/BugOff & bug repellent spray
Bath towel/wash cloth (dark colors)
Bandanas (desert & woodland cami)/swimming goggles
Mini fans
Batteries (all sizes especially AA)
Band-aids/Neosporene/Hydrocortizone cream/Calamine Lotion
Sewing kit/Sunglasses/small flashlight
Motrin/Tylenol/Dayquil capsules/cough drops/No Water Excedrin (mint)/Sinus Meds/Benadryl
Imodium AD/Pepto/Tums or Rolaids (all pill forms)
Blankets/Standard bed pillow/pillowcase/single sheet sets
AT&T Prepaid Global Calling Cards
Ziploc Bags
Women:
Feminine Hygiene Products
Hair bands/hair clips
Nail polish
Body sprays
Perfume
Food Ideas
Instant Oatmeal/individual box cereal
Jello snack packs/Hunts Snack Puddings
Presweetened Kool-aid/Presweetened Lemonade Mix
Powder Gatorade/Crystal Lite Powder Drink Mix
Kraft Handi snacks
LifeSavers/Certs/Tic Tacs/Chewing Gum/Lollipops/Tootsie Rolls/Hard Candy
Snack cakes/Rice Krispy Treats/cookies
Cups of Soup/Noodles
Milk & Cereal Bars/Granola Bars/Power Bars
Peanut butter & crackers
PopTarts/PopTart sticks
Marshmellows
Frito Scoops/Pringles/Doritos (snack size packs)
Snack Crackers
Individual snack size chips
Trail mix/Chex Mix
Tuna snack kits/canned chicken/Sardines
Slim Jims/Beef Jerky/summer sausage
M&Ms/Skittles/Chiklets
Dried Fruit/individual applesauce/canned fruit with pop tops
Canned & instant soup
Nuts/Raisins (individual bags/boxes)
Individual packaged pies
**No Pork Products/by products can be sent!**
**No fresh meat, fresh fruits or vegetables**
Dice
Disposable Camera
DVDs & VHS Movies
Music CDs
Electronic Hand Held Games
Frisbees
Puzzle Books/Mad Libs/Joke Books/Comic Books
Newspapers/Magazines/paperback books
Jump rope/stress ball
Travel Board Games/Mini Etch-a-sketch
Playing Cards
Crossword Puzzle Books
Blank Greeting Cards (for soldiers to send home)
Stationary/journals/return address labels (or SASE)
Radio headsets
Drawing pads/construction paper
Or put together a Military Survival Kit.
Other comforts such as beanie caps, boot socks, ear plugs, inflatable pillows and shoe insoles would also be much appreciated.
Food Tips
When sending food, pack items with a long shelf life. Avoid homemade baked goods unless you know the recipient. (Otherwise, they'll be thrown away.) Place cookies and other baked foods in an airtight container that is cushioned. Add some extra packing tape around the lid to keep it as fresh as possible. Keep food and non-food items in separate care packages. Remember that the packages will be traveling long distances, often in hot weather, so avoid any foods and snacks that might melt.