care package suggestions  

CANDY
Candy (heat resistant)
Fruit Breezes (throat drops)
Twizzlers

CORRESPONDENCE
Writing Paper and Envelopes
Pens/Pencils

DENTAL
Floss
Mouthwash
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste

DRINKS
Coffee (instant)
Coffee Creamer
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
Canned Fruit (pop top cans)
Cereal (in small boxes)
Condiments Packages (ketchup, etc)
Girl Scout Cookies
Granola Bars
Gum (no sticks)
Oatmeal (instant)
Pop-Tarts
Ravioli (pop top cans)
Tuna Kits

GAMES
Board Games
Checkers (travel size)
Chess (travel size)
Crossword Puzzles
Playing Cards

MUSIC
I-Pod w/ music loaded
CD Fanny Packs
CDs
Tapes

PRINTED MATERIALS
Books (novels, short stories)
Newspapers (local)
Magazines

TOILETRIES/HYGIENE
Baby Wipes
Nose spray
Cold Water Wash (Woolite)
Eye Drops
Deodorant
Femine Hygiene Products (female soldiers)
Foot Powder
Hairbrushes
Hand Lotion
Hand Sanitizers (waterless)
Nail Clippers
Q-Tips
Razors (disposable)
Shampoo
Soap
Sunscreen
Tissues (heavy duty - i.e. Puffs)
Toilet Paper (including travel size)
Tylenol (individual packets)
Wash Rags

OTHER
Plastic spoons
American Flags (small)
Baggies (with zip lock)
Batteries (AA, D, ....)
Bug Spray (packaged in zip-lock bag)
Duct Tape
Disposable Cameras
Flashlights (mini/mag lite, w/ extra bulbs)
Fans (small, battery powered)
Fly Strips
Fly Swatters
Harmonicas
Kazoos
Pre-Paid Phone Cards
Shoe Insole Cushions
Socks (cushioned)
Sunglasses (black - no brand names)
Sweatbands (for use in helmets)

SEASONAL
Canned food items