Thank you for inquiring about what supplies the troops need/want for the care packages. Please know that no matter what you send, they will be grateful. We have compiled a short list of the main things we send. Food Items: Beef Jerky Trail mix Granola/power bars Individual flavor mixes for water (i.e. crystal light) Peanut butter candy (non-chocolate) Summer Sausage Gum (blister packs work best) Nuts/sunflower seeds Pop Tarts Toiletries: Baby wipes Sunscreen (non aerosol products-must be lotion or pump bottle) Chapstick Deodorant (no gel - Solids work best) Lotion Insect repellant (non aerosol products-must be lotion or pump bottle) Toothbrush Foot powder Band-aids Feminine hygiene products Aspirin Eye drops Batteries (AA is the most requested size) Boot socks (olive green color) Shaving Cream (must have the little black stopper at the bottom of the can) Soap (bar) Saline Nose Spray Misc: Magazines Puzzle books Books Stationary (to write letters home) Ziplock bags Deck of cards iTunes gift cards Last but not least, please take a moment to write a Thank you card to include in the boxes. Thank you!! Cypress Cares Team
Posted on: Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:16:00 +0000