Welcome!
We're so glad you found us! Please take a look and consider how you can help us support our Troops!
CARE PACKAGING
Our troops look forward to receiving mail from home. Mail in the form of care packages is one of the easiest ways we can show our support. Whether serving overseas where it can be difficult to obtain basic supplies, or stationed stateside where money can be tight, small tokens of appreciation go a long way toward boosting morale. We also make gift bags for our veterans. All of our troops and veterans enjoy letters from home!
If you have items to donate, please contact us for pickup or delivery options.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR NEEDS HAVE CHANGED!
We are now required to use tariff codes for every item contained in a care package. This means we much have the same item(s) in every box. We are asking for items in groups of 50; otherwise, donations are most helpful at this time so that we can purchase needed items.
Toiletry Items
Individual and travel-size packaged items are best. If you travel, please consider donating unused courtesy items provided by your hotel.
(No aerosol cans can be accepted.)
Suggested Items:
Q-tips (travel size)
Deodorant (unscented, non-aerosol)
Disposable Razors
Travel Sized Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion
Baby Wipes
Snack Items
Especially for troops "in the field" who depend on MREs, snacks from home are a welcome treat! But who doesn't appreciate having snacks available in your own room for between meals or when the chow hall isn't accessible due to your schedule? At Christmas we had fun providing home-made treats. Other times we have accommodated special requests. The following is a list of commonly requested items. Preferred sizes are individual servings. (Please watch food expiration dates; no products containing pork or alcohol are accepted. Also, foods that melt -such as chocolate- can only be sent during cold months and are difficult for us to store.)
Suggested Items:
Instant Oatmeal packets
Instant Soup packets
Powdered Drink Mixes
Protein Bars
Gum & Mints
Individually wrapped Snack Items (Rice Krispie Treats, etc.)
Instant Coffee/Hot Cocoa/Tea packets
Stationery Items
Help our troops stay in touch with family and friends!
Suggested Items:
Stationery Items such as highlighters, pens, pencils, rubber bands
Entertainment Items
When our troops are away from home, the hours between shifts can be long. A few simple gifts can go a long ways toward easing boredom and homesickness.
Suggested Donations: (No pornography or overtly religious materials accepted.)
DVD Movies, Music CDs (used is okay)
Games (travel size)/Small Toys
Comic Books, Puzzle Books
Sunday Comics
Recent Magazines
Paperback Books
Event Supplies
Each Care Packaging event requires volunteers and supplies. Look for our Events on our Facebook page.
Suggested Donations:
Zip-lock type bags (name brand, freezer quality preferred)
Also needed – good packing tape! It takes about one roll for every 6 boxes. CHEAP TAPE DOESN’T WORK FOR OUR NEEDS!
Letters From Home
Our troops and veterans tell us they LOVE receiving letters from kids and groups. We gladly accept cards, letters, and drawings to include in our care packages and gift bags. Letters are screend for appropriate remarks. We also ask that you help children understand privacy concerns: please do not allow them to include their last name or identifying information. If they hope to receive a reply, please include a parent's name or use a school address rather than a home address. Unfortunately, not all troops are able to reply.
