Everyone always asks us what can we send that our military service members would appreciate. Here we have a suggested list straight from the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines -
Care Package Ideas:
- Photos of loved ones
- Small pocket-sized snacks
- Baked goods
- Gatorade/Propel packets for water
- Instant coffee
- Magazines/local newspaper
- Paperback books
- Playing cards
- Baby wipes *
- Energy bars
- Batteries
- Eye drops *
- Moisturizer
- Lip Balm
- Disposable razors/shaving cream *
- Chewing gum
- Seasoning, salt/pepper
- Peanut butter, jelly, salsa packets
- Sunflower seeds/peanuts/trail mix
- Small protein pouches (tuna, chicken)
- Tobacco products
- Dusting cloths
- Disposable hand/feet warmers
- T-shirts/socks
- Foot powder *
- Towels (dark colors)
- Zip-lock bags/Glad Containers
* These items can be found is the travel, discount or $1 aisles at places like Target
Do NOT Send:
Pork products, alcohol, pornographic materials, liquid hand sanitizer, aerosol cans, flammables
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