Here is a list of things our deployed Sailors like to have in care packages (compliments of Molly's Adopt- A-Sailor group). PLEASE remember that these are suggestions only... The goal is simply to make sure that every Sailor that receives a package knows that he/she is loved and honored.

Remember that we want to make and/or write cards for each box we fill. The more cards the better...the well wishes are priceless to our Sailors. Plan to include a pre-addressed postcard to make it easier for them to send a thank you note if they have time. Including your email address also will help them out.

DRINKS Capri Sun Flavored coffee and Cappuccino Sweetened Koo Aid Packets Flavored drinks to put in water Country Time Lemonade Hot Chocolate Gatorade Hot Cider Kool Aid Flavored Creamers Lipton Tea Mixes Juice boxes have not traveled well

FOOD Beef Jerky Protein Snacks Beef Sausage (very popular) Power Bars Candy of all kinds ( Ind. Bags, i.e. Skittles and Cereal Bars hard candies) Canned meats Trail Mix Canned cheese Ramen Canned chips Microwavable Soups Canned Fruit Microwavable Single Meals Canned salsa, dips Hamburger Helpers Singles Canned tuna, chicken Easy Mac Chocolate anything (they don’t care if it melts) Single Serve Brownies Bowls Cookies – all kinds Chocolate and Lemon Microwave Cakes Dried fruits Instant Oatmeal Granola bars Otter Pops Hickory Farms stuff (no refrigeration) Spices Nuts Sunflower Seeds Peanut Butter Slim Jims any kind Popcorn Jalapeno Cheetos Pop Tarts Baking Soda Pretzels Peanuts in the shell (roasted) FUN STUFF Coffee Mugs with lids Books (new or used) CD’s DVD’s Board Games Travel Size Games Comic Books Electronic Handheld Games Holiday Decorations / Theme Items Magazines (Newsweek, People, Maxim, Cosmo, Sports Illustrated, Car related, Fitness related, ESPN, hunting and anything else sports related Tabloids (fun to read) Playing Cards Poker Chips Puzzles Word Puzzles Footballs Nerf Balls Soccer Balls Trivial Pursuit Cards (no board) Disposable Cameras Scented Candles Silly Putty Videos Squirt Guns Wooden/Styrofoam airplanes

HEALTH AND HYGIENE Dramamine Toilet Paper Aspirin and other pain relievers Toothbrushes Antacids Toothpaste Alka Seltzer Wet Wipes Band Aids (fun ones, butterfly, regulars) Baby Wipes Chapstick Wet Ones Cough Drops Air Fresheners Dental Floss Febreze Disposable Razors Purifiers Foot Powder Lotion Hand Sanitizer Hand and Foot Warmers Hairbrush/Comb Heat Pack Kleenex (individual packages) Shaving Cream Mouthwash Flip Flops / Shower Shoes Neosporin Fabric Softeners Q-Tips Thera Flu Bar Soap Cold & Flu Liquid Packs Shampoo/Conditioner (trial sizes) Sore Throat Lozenges Dry Shampoo Vitamin C Drops MISCELLANEOUS Batteries Napkins (even those from fast food restaurants) Can Opener Stationary Boot Socks (gray, green, black only with thick Tan T Shirts – various sizes (Mostly Med & soles) Wal Mart has them Large) Tan Shoelaces Leather 72" Fleece Blankets Envelopes Panty Hose for cleaning weapons Bug Spray OFF requested alot Deep Woods Off wipes (this is the replacement suggestion for the collars) Gloves Phone Cards AT&T has a Military Global card Gum Super Glue Journal 3M Hooks with removable tape Pens Sunglasses Sharpies Sunscreen Plastic Utensils Mechanic Gloves (Mechanix Brand or similar from Walmart or Home Depot) Reusable Microwave Containers Straws in paper wrappers

PLEASE DO NOT SEND Dog Treats Rawhide Chews Dog or Cat Flea Collars SHARE WHO AND WHERE YOU ARE: Your local Newspapers/Comics Photos of your town or state Postcards of your State and or city Jokes you know Blank Cards for upcoming holidays. Calendars Notes of Encouragement The most important thing we can do OTHER HELPFUL TIPS If you are mailing lots of media only stuff check out sending it Media Rate takes a little longer, but it could be much less expensive.