Top-Shelf Priority Items (Needed for Next Packing Event)

Premium Snacks & Protein

  • Beef Jerky & Beef Sticks (No Slim Jims — pork cannot be shipped internationally)
  • Protein Bars
  • Trail Mix & Sunflower Seeds
  • Peanut Butter (Small jars, 12 oz – 16 oz)


Hearty Meals & Beverages

  • Premium Ground Coffee (12–16 oz bags, instant packets, or K-Cups)
  • Canned Soup (18 oz or less — must be pork-free)


Daily Hygiene & Care

  • Hygiene & Toothpaste Kits
  • Heavy-Duty Razors (Sturdy handles only; flimsy disposable razors break during transit)
  • Body Wash & Shampoo (Under 20 oz; standard sizes are great)

 

Always Needed Staples

Beverage Mixes & SnacksPowdered Drink Mixes & Hydration (Gatorade, Lemonade, Crystal Light, Energy mixes)

  • Chewing Gum


Medical & Comfort Supplies

  • Foot & Body Care: Gold Bond medicated powder, Athlete's foot cream, Eye drops (for dry eyes), Moleskin & boot insoles.
  • Travel Medicine: Small bottles of Motrin, Advil, Aspirin, and Tylenol.
  • Grooming: Nail clippers, Men's shaving gel (tubes only), Feminine hygiene supplies.


Operations & Morale

  • AA & AAA Batteries
  • Laundry Detergent (Capsule/pod form only)
  • Black Pens
  • Letters & Drawings (Thanking our soldiers for their service)

Critical Shipping Restrictions

To protect the care packages during their long journey overseas, we cannot accept:

  • No Slim Jims or Pork Products: Strict international customs laws forbid shipping pork.
  • No Aerosol Shaving Cream: Aerosol cans are prohibited and will explode in transit.
  • No HOTEL TOILETRIES or Flimsy Razors: They easily leak, break, or smash during shipping.
  • No Bar Soap: The strong perfume scent seeps into food items and ruins the entire care package.