Adopt a Troop
Care package suggestions:
Thank you so much for caring for our military! Here are some care package suggestions for your troop. These troops could really use a morale boost and thank you in advance for any care packages or letters you send them. They have a very tiny PX (store) and the goods in it are limited.
What should you send you ask? My advice to everyone is pray about it first, and then imagine yourself, or this young troop, far away from home, in dusty mountainous Afghanistan. What would you like to find in a box?
Suggestions:
CANDY
Candy - All
Fruit Breezes (throat drops)
Twizzlers
CORRESPONDENCE
Writing Paper/Envelopes/Greeting Cards
Pens/Pencils/Pencil Sharpeners
DENTAL
Floss
Mouthwash (small containers)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
DRINKS
Coffee (instant)
Coffee Creamer - powder
Gatorade
Powdered Drink Mixes
Tea Mixes (sweet) (or tea bags)
FOOD (including dry goods, snacks)
Sugar, Salt & Pepper Packets
Protein/Energy Bars
Jerky
Canned Fruit (pop top cans no plastic)
Canned Meat (pop top cans no plastic)
Cereal (in small boxes)/Granola Bars
Condiments Packages (ketchup, mayo etc.)
Cookies/Girl Scout Cookies
Instant Soups (TopRamien, Cup of Soup)
Gum
Oatmeal (instant)
Pop-Tarts
Ravioli (pop top cans)
Tuna Kits
GAMES
Board Games
Checkers (travel size)
Chess (travel size)
Puzzles/Crossword Puzzles
Playing Cards
MUSIC/MOVIES
CD Fanny Packs
CDs/DVDs
Harmonicas
PRINTED MATERIALS
Books (paperbacks)
Newspapers (local)
Magazines (current)
TOILETRIES/HYGIENE
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 Balm
Q-Tips
Razors (disposable)
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap
Sunscreen
Tissues (indiv. packs)
Toilet Paper (including travel size)
Tylenol (individual packets)
Wash Cloths
OTHER
Plastic spoons/forks/knives
American Flags (small)
Baggies (all sizes with zip lock)
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)
T-Shirts
Sunglasses (black – no brand names)
Other suggested items:
magazines(subscriptions)
junk food (candy, chocolate, nuts)
sunblock(strongest kind)
floss/toothpick combo
movies
playing cards
gum
socks (black calf length cushioned)
washcloths
mini-fans
batteries(most likely AA's)
drink mix packets
tampons/pads (for women)
stuff for women always hot
hand held video games
baseballs
dartboards(plastic or metal)
basket ball and hoop for doors
water balloons
You can pick up flat rate boxes and customs forms from your local post office. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions, or know someone else who would like to adopt a troop.
Chuck & Teri Palmer
Chuck Palmer
Cell# 1 (209) 627 5147
Teri Palmer
Cell# 1 (209) 627 5146
Home# 1 (209) 239 3088
