 items that can be sent to iraq
This is a list that has helped us to put together our care packages to those in Iraq.
Patti and Jack
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Helpful hints for Summer Care Package Mailing:
For those of you who have loved ones deployed to the hotter areas of
the world, as much as they like chocolate, do not mail it! During this
weather chocolate and caramel end up arriving in one goopy mess.
Brownies are USUALLY safe to mail, as long as you pack them
efficiently. However, with brownies being so moist, if they are being
shipped to a tropical region, there is always the possibility of them
mildewing.
This is a good time to send such items as: sunflower seeds, pumpkin
seeds, dried meats, crackers, chips, fruit roll ups, etc.
POWDERED DRINK MIX!!! This can be a lifesaver. Next time you see
PRE-SWEETENED powdered drink mix on sale, pick some up and include it
in your next care package. They can easily be added to a bottle of water or a canteen of water for a nice refreshing treat.
Comfort Items
* Gel insoles * Toilet paper
* Foot powder * Small battery operated fan
* T-shirts * Baby wipes
* Underwear * Eye drops
* Socks * A big fluffy towel
* Glade Stick-Ups * Blanket from home.
Drinks:
* Instant coffee. You can get it in many different flavors.
* Tea bags
* Powdered Gatorade. Don't forget a pitcher, jug or some sort of
container.
* Lemonade mix. (Pre-sweetened)
* Kool-Aid. (Pre-sweetened)
* Powdered hot chocolate. It also comes in many flavors.
Everyday
* Send self-addressed stamped envelopes.
* A roll of stamps
* Calling cards
* Pictures of you
* pictures of family
* pictures of friends
* pictures of home
* Send letters that you've recorded on tape
* Send your loved one a video letter
* Make a mix tape of all your favorite songs
Fun Stuff!
* Send board games-the ones they have made into key chains.
Videotape their favorite shows on TV. Ensure they can watch it.
* Send favorite magazines. Check the postal restrictions
* Disposable cameras.
* Send a few toys. Slinky, squirt guns, etc.
* Theme packages.
* Send pocket electronic games.
* Make and send a miniature scrapbook.
General Stuff
* Dixie cups * Eyeglass cleaner wipes
* Small battery operated light * Padded mailing envelope
* Batteries * Stamps, paper and envelopes
* Cordless electric razor * A stress ball
* Sun block * A small sewing kit.
Non-Microwave Meals: (Ensure that there access to a source of HOT
water.)
* Cup 'o Noodles soups
* Dry cereal. Small, individual serving boxes.
* Instant oatmeal or grits.
* Breakfast bars. Granola, cereal and power bars.
* Bowl Appetite dinners.
Snacks: CAUTION: Spray-cans may explode!
* Tuna in the "fresh pouch". Doesn't require draining
* Beef Sticks such as Slim Jims
* Crackers and a Cheese spread. NOT IN CANS
* Potted meat and crackers
* Single servings of bagged chips.
* Cookies.
* Tuna with crackers.
* Triscuits and Ritz crackers
* Lunchables. The varieties that don't have to be refrigerated.
* Candy, of course.
* Snack Cakes
* M & M's
* Graham crackers.
* Chocolate-dipped pretzels * Pretzels
* Pop tarts. *Pre-packaged brownies.
* Licorice * Trail mix
* Bubble gum * Rice Krispie Treats!
* Snack mixes like Chex Mix * Nuts - Cashews, peanuts, etc.
* Applesauce, pudding or fruit cups with the pop-off lids.
Toiletries:
* Razors * Mouth wash
* Shaving cream * Soap
* Foot powder * After-shave lotion
* Shampoo * Conditioner |