Adopt a Troop
Care package suggestions:

Thank you so much for caring for our military!  Here are some care package suggestions for your troop.  These troops could really use a morale boost and thank you in advance for any care packages or letters you send them.  They have a very tiny PX (store) and the goods in it are limited.

What should you send you ask?  My advice to everyone is pray about it first, and then imagine yourself, or this young troop, far away from home, in dusty mountainous Afghanistan.  What would you like to find in a box?  

Suggestions:  
CANDY 
Candy - All 
Fruit Breezes (throat drops) 
Twizzlers

CORRESPONDENCE 
Writing Paper/Envelopes/Greeting Cards 
Pens/Pencils/Pencil Sharpeners

DENTAL 
Floss 
Mouthwash (small containers) 
Toothbrushes 
Toothpaste

DRINKS 
Coffee (instant) 
Coffee Creamer - powder 
Gatorade 
Powdered Drink Mixes 
Tea Mixes (sweet) (or tea bags)

FOOD (including dry goods, snacks) 
Sugar, Salt & Pepper Packets 
Protein/Energy Bars  
Jerky 
Canned Fruit (pop top cans no plastic)

Canned Meat (pop top cans no plastic) 
Cereal (in small boxes)/Granola Bars 
Condiments Packages (ketchup, mayo etc.) 
Cookies/Girl Scout Cookies 
Instant Soups (TopRamien, Cup of Soup) 
Gum 
Oatmeal (instant) 
Pop-Tarts 
Ravioli (pop top cans) 
Tuna Kits 


GAMES 
Board Games 
Checkers (travel size) 
Chess (travel size) 
Puzzles/Crossword Puzzles 
Playing Cards 


MUSIC/MOVIES 
CD Fanny Packs 
CDs/DVDs

Harmonicas 


PRINTED MATERIALS 
Books (paperbacks) 
Newspapers (local) 
Magazines (current) 


TOILETRIES/HYGIENE 
Baby Wipes (indiv. packs) 
Nose spray 
Cold Water Wash (Woolite) 
Eye Drops 
Deodorant 
Feminine Hygiene Products  
Foot Powder 
Hairbrushes 
Hand Lotion 
Hand Sanitizers (indiv. size) 
 


Nail Clippers

Lip Balm

Q-Tips 
Razors (disposable)

Shampoo/Conditioner 
Soap 
Sunscreen 
Tissues (indiv. packs)  
Toilet Paper (including travel size) 
Tylenol (individual packets) 
Wash Cloths 


OTHER 
Plastic spoons/forks/knives 
American Flags (small) 
Baggies (all sizes with zip lock) 
Batteries (all sizes) 
Bug Spray  
Duct Tape 
Disposable Cameras 
Flashlights (mini)  
Fans (small – with extra batteries) 
Fly Strips 
Pre-Paid Phone Cards 
Shoe Insole Cushions 
Socks (cushioned)

T-Shirts 
Sunglasses (black – no brand names) 

Other suggested items:
magazines(subscriptions)
junk food (candy, chocolate, nuts)
sunblock(strongest kind)
floss/toothpick combo
movies
playing cards
gum
socks (black calf length cushioned)
washcloths
mini-fans
batteries(most likely AA's)
drink mix packets
tampons/pads (for women)
stuff for women always hot
hand held video games
baseballs
dartboards(plastic or metal) 
basket ball and hoop for doors
water balloons
 


You can pick up flat rate boxes and customs forms from your local post office.  Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions, or know someone else who would like to adopt a troop.

Chuck & Teri Palmer
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