Care Packages Shopping List

[usafwife]

Here are a few sugestions of things to send your soldier. Edit for your soldier's needs and likes. As far as wipes my husbad LOVES the traval pack huggies wipes. They come in a plastic bag with a flip top and you can find them at almost any store that sells baby whipes. James says these work the best, they are soft on skin, and very portable.

Food Items

Tuna/Chicken/Salmon–foil pouches

Vienna Sausage–small pop-top cans

Jerky–small packages

Protein Bars

Granola Bars

Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds & Nuts

Trail Mix

Coffee Singles

Instant Oatmeal

Dried Fruit (Raisins, etc.)

Fruit–in pop-top cans/cups

Fruit Rollups Green Chili/Small Cans or Bags

Candies–individually wrapped

Chewing Gum

Microwave Popcorn

Pop Tarts

Shelf-Stable Microwavable Items

Single-serving Drink Mix Tubes (Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, etc.)

Tea Bags

Individual Green Tea bags or tubes

Single serving packs of coffee

Pringles

Home made cookies and treats

Toiletries (travel size):

Bath Soap Shampoo

Conditioner

White Tube Socks (New)

Wash cloths (New)

Small hand towels (New)

Dental Floss

Deodorant

Disposable Razors

Kleenex

Lip Balm

Lotion

Mouthwash

Foot Powder

Sunscreen

Toothbrushes

Toothpaste

Q-tips

Emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers

Wet Wipes travel size

Insect Repellent (NO AEROSOL)

Shave GEL (NO AEROSOL)

Other

Pens & Pencils

Pocket Word/Math Game Books

Zipper Bags (sandwich, snack, and quart-size)

Gloves

White Tube Socks

Wash cloths

Small hand towels

Bounce dryer sheets

Disposable cameras

*Feel free to leave any other ideas and items here in comment threads...