The Blue Star Moms mail care packages to our deployed troops in April, July and November. We collect and accept donations through-out the year. One of the most frequently asked questions is "What is a Care Package?"
A care package is a 'taste' of home sent with lots of love. All care packages contain a letter or a card, a note of love and appreciation, and the box filled with many of the items listed below.
Since most of the care packages are sent to the warriors on the front line; they eat what they can carry. The most requested items are Beef Jerky, Candy, instant drink powder and flavored creamers for coffee
Candy - All (no chocolate sent in July)
Gum
Coffee (instant)
Coffee Creamer - single serving packets
Gatorade
Powdered Drink Mixes
Tea Mixes
Beef Jerky
Canned Fruit (pop top cans no plastic)
Canned Meat (pop top cans no plastic)
Cereal (in small boxes)
Granola Bars
Cookies/Girl Scout Cookies
Instant Soups (Top Ramien, Cup of Soup)
Oatmeal (instant) Pop-Tarts
Ravioli (pop top cans)
Tuna, Chicken - single serving cans w/crackers
Board Games
Checkers (travel size)
Chess (travel size)
Puzzles/Crossword Puzzles
Playing Cards
CDs/DVDs
Harmonicas
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 BalmQ-Tips
Razors (disposable)
Soap
Sunscreen
Tissues (indiv. packs)
Toilet Paper (including travel size)
Tylenol (individual packets)
Wash Cloths
Floss
Mouthwash (small containers)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
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/cotton)
Sunglasses (black – no brand names)
