SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR CARE PACKAGE
CANDY
Candy (heat
resistant)
Fruit Breezes (throat drops)
Twizzlers
CORRESPONDENCE
Writing
Paper and Envelopes
Pens/Pencils
DENTAL
Floss
Mouthwash (non-alcohol based)
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
DRINK
Gatorade
Powdered Drink Mixes
Tea Mixes (sweet) (or tea bags)
KoolAid Bursts – to freeze
FOOD
(INCLUDING DRY GOODS, SNACKS)
Sugar packets
Bars (Clif or Balance)
Beef Jerky
Cereal (in small boxes)
Condiments packages (ketchup, etc.)
Girl Scout Cookies
Granola Bars
Tuna Kits
GAMES
Checkers
(travel size)
Chess (travel size)
Crossword Puzzles
Playing Cards
PRINTED
MATERIALS
Books (novels,
short stories)
Magazines
TOILETRIES/HYGIENE
Baby Wipes
Nose Spray
Eye drops
Deodorant (stick only/non-aerosol)
Feminine Hygiene Products
Foot Powder
Hand Sanitizers (waterless)
Q-Tips
Shampoo
Soap
Sunscreen
Tissues (heavy duty-i.e. Puffs)
Toilet Paper
OTHER
Plastic
spoons
American Flags (small)
Baggies (with zip lock)
Batteries (AA, D etc.)
Duct Tape
Disposable Cameras
Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, lots of batteries)
Fans (battery powered- small- with extra batteries)
Pre-Paid Phone Cards
