Building the Ultimate Care Package

Do you have a loved one who is deployed or are you serving overseas and want to send someone special back to your family? You don’t have to stress too much about what to put in your package. We have some tips to make your care package super special. Depending on what part of the world your servicemember is deployed to, they may not have access to some practical items that we take for granted every day. Below is a guide to help you put together the best package ever!

Ideas for the Deployed Member:

• Comfort Items:
  • Family/Pet Photos
  • Artwork
  • Letters from home
  • Holiday decorations
• Food:
  • Candy
  • Trail Mix
  • Granola Bars
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Powdered Drink Mix
• Entertainment:
  • Books
  • Pens/Journal
  • Magazines
  • Puzzle Books
  • Deck of Cards
• Toiletries:
  • Razors
  • Deodorant
  • Scented Lotion
• Miscellaneous Items:
  • Air Fresheners
  • Command Strips
  • Baby Wipes
  • Undergarments
  • Socks

You can also request care packages for your deployed family members from these different organizations:

• USO
• Forgotten Soldiers
• Support Our Troops
• Operation We Care
• Soldiers Angels
• Operation Paperback

If you are overseas and wanting to send a special package to your family back home; consider sending the following items:

• Food:
  • Candy/Snacks unique to the country you are visiting
  • Spices/Seasonings
  • Wine
• Souvenirs:
  • Shot Glasses
  • Magnets
  • Christmas Ornaments
  • Post Cards
  • T-Shirts
  • Blankets

Who doesn’t love receiving something special in the mail? No matter what part of the world you happen to be in, a care package keeps family and friends feeling connected. Military life can be tough, but we love finding ways to make it easier.

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