List of Appropriate Items
Care Packages are Typically 21 Items
There is no weight limit as the USPS has a flat rate for Care Packages
- Homemade foods, cookies and "cake in a jar" are most popular
- Gel inserts for boots
- Sani-packs
- Fresh underware
- Fresh socks
- Stiff toothbrushes
- Mouthwash
- Puzzles
- Sudoku games
- Hard candy
- Beef jerky
- Sun block
- Lip balm
- Stationary
- Single drink mix packets
- Color pencils
- Coloring books
- Magazines
- Q-tips
- Feminine Hygiene products
- Pocket bible
- Hand warmers
- COFFEE!
- Chips, Cheeze-its, Chex mix, Cookies
- Trail mix
Be sure to...
- Seal everything: Individually seal items in plastic bags with zip locks if possible, to protect items from the elements or to keep them from leaking out.
- Use sturdy packaging: The best packaging is a free Military Care Kit from the U.S. Postal Service, which includes priority mail boxes, tape, custom forms and address labels. The packaging is free, but the postage is not, building your own does not require pos
- Be careful what you send: Check the do not send list below.
Do not send
Tobacco, Alcohol, Hand Sanitizer, or X Rated Material.
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