Thursday, May 7, 2009

Care Package Ideas

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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