We would like to send a care package to a neighbors unit that is stationed in Afghanistan.
i was hoping you could help me figure out what is best to send. We would love to send them food and essentials. Are there things they are actually in need of? What is best to send? We thought we'd go to SAMs club and spend about $500 any ideas you have would be great.
Re: Care package
Baby wipes for sure!
DH always requested those little flavor packets you can pour into bottled water. Also instand cold coffees were good, mini electric razors (I think they're called on-the-go razors or something?), those little packets you break to make mini heating pads that they can shove in their pockets, tuna packets and crackers, toiletries if they don't have a store on base where they are (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, loofahs, shaving cream, deoderant, floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, foot powder, etc), new clean pillowcases, and clean underwear.
They also enjoyed little debbie snacks, candy, and homemade goodies. He always used those items to trade people for other things he wanted lol.
CJ 05/29/2013
This is a wonderful list. Things I also send are, Airborne, tissues, chap stick, a large travel mug for the coffee, fat free fig newtons (our friend who is out there loves them) lotion, bars of soap, and deoderant (sp?)
Thank you for the tips!
We ended up going to Sams Club yesterday and loading up. We packed 8 boxes last night and now I just have to finish all the customs forms and get it to the post office.
Thanks again!