Packages 4 Patriots
You can drop donations off during the day at The Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit. The church office hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-2pm Phone: 847-437-5897
Because the soldiers’ needs change as the war progresses and some of the items on this list are donated in quantity, please check this list before shopping for items for care packages.
Items We Need For the Next Packing Event
Single or Double Pack Toothbrushes
Body Wash and Shampoo not larger than 20 oz ;travel size is good but not hotel toiletries because they generally do not ship well
Any Razors with a sturdy handle, some disposables have a flimsy handle that do not survive shipping
Protein Bars
Nuts
Sunflower Seeds
Trail Mix
Beef Jerky
Slim Jims are PORK Sausage and can’t be included in care packages
Beef Sticks
Letters and drawings thanking our soldiers for what they do.
Items We Always Need
GUM
Male and female deodorant
COFFEE 12 -16 oz bags of ground coffee
Individual Powdered drinks mixes (Gatorade, lemonade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, Tang, Snapple) energy drinks, powdered drink mixes, Instant coffee
ChapStick
AA & AAA batteries
Ready to Eat Tuna or Chicken Salad kits
microwave popcorn
Laundry detergent in capsules form
Nissin Cup Noodles
not Ramen
Cup Noodles are packaged in a foam food container, hard plastic or paper cup. This is very convenient for a quick meal for a soldier.
Feminine Hygiene Supplies
Canned Goods: 15 oz Chef Boyardee, Beef Stew and Chili, any kind without pork
Men shaving gel, tube only please no aerosols
Gold Bond Medicated body and foot powder
Sun Block Lotion
Athletes foot powder/cream
eye drops for dry eyes
Small size Motrin, Advil, Aspirin & Tylenol
Mole skin/boot cushioned insoles
Nail clippers
pencil sharpeners
Please do NOT donate Aerosol Shaving Cream (prohibited) will explode, OR hotel toiletries BECAUSE THEY DO NOT HOLD UP IN SHIPPING. BAR SOAP IS UNWELCOME BECAUSE OF ODOR. CAN RUIN A Care Package.