More Ideas for Care Packages

Not sure what to gather or keep in mind to send to troops? Here are a few more ideas....also check out the post entitled "Care Packages" from November 04 for more ideas.

Food/Treats:

• Individually wrapped hard candy ( Twizzlers, Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Skittles, lollipops, Life Savers, Jolly Ranchers, Sweet Tarts, etc)
• Chewing Gum, Bubble Gum, Mints, Breath Strips
• Nuts, Seeds, Pretzels, Cookies, Chips (Pringle type containers best), Cracker Jacks, Crackers, Jiffy Pop Popcorn
• Trail Mix, Energy Bars, Breakfast and Granola Bars
• Kraft Easy Mac, Ramen, Cup a Noodles
• Powdered, Sweetened Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Crystal Light, Kool-Aid)
• Ground or Instant Coffee, Tea Bags, Hot Chocolate, Cider Mix
• Canned Tuna and Chicken (NO PORK!) Beef/Turkey Jerky
• Canned Stews, Chili , Raviolis, Soups, Fruit (NO PORK! Pop-top Cans, if Possible)
  

They cannot accept chocolate candy or bars (during heat conditions) or any homemade items (security).


Personal, Hygiene and Toiletries (Hotel/Sample Sizes are great!):

• Disposable Razors, Non-Aerosol Shaving Cream
• Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Mouthwash
• Unscented Bar Soap, Body wash, Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Gel, Hand Sanitizer, Body Lotions
• Foot and Body powders, Anti-Fungal Creams, Gel Deodorant
• Unscented Baby Wipes, Wet wipes, Feminine Wipes, Tampons, Pads
• Sunscreen, Non-Aerosol Bug Repellant, Lip Balm, Eye drops, Saline Nose Drops, Q-Tips
• Toilet Paper (2 ply), Kleenix Packets
• White or Black Socks, Tee Shirts, Briefs, Panties, Sports Bras
• DVDs, CDs, Puzzle Books, Small Handheld Games, AA Batteries, Stationary, Envelopes, Pens