ENTERTAINMENT
Current magazines
Games (hand held, electronic, board)
Playing cards, rule book (According to Hoyle)
Silly putty, yoyo, squirt guns
Sports equipment (new or gently used) (*footballs, baseballs, soccer balls, basketball, table tennis equipment, Nerf® toys)
MP3 players, DVDs, CDs
Paperback books
Puzzles (crossword, Sudoku, word search)
Writing paper, envelopes (no stamps)
Pens, markers, colored pencils, crayons
Comic books, coloring books
Mini darts & board or basketball & hoop
Model car, airplane kits with glue, paint & brushes
Stress relieving toys
TASTE OF HOME
Beef jerky, Slim Jim®
Crackers
Microwave popcorn
Peanut butter (plastic containers only)
Jelly (plastic squeezable containers)
Sandwich spreads
Breakfast bars, granola bars, energy bars
Snack cakes
Cookies
Chips, pretzels
Sunflower seeds
Dried fruit, raisins, Craisins®
Nuts
Candy, gum
Pop tarts
Presweetened powdered drinks (lemonade, Kool-Ade®, hot chocolate, coffee, tea)
Easy Mac®
Turkey, tuna, chicken (in re-sealable foil bags)
Cup-a-Soup® (no pork)
Velveeta® cheese
HEALTH & BEAUTY
White cotton socks (new)
Baby wipes, cotton wash clothes, loofahs
Disposable razors (two or more blades)
Razor & refills
Shaving cream (non pressurized)
Shampoo & conditioner (travel size)
Body wash, soap
Lotion
Sanitary napkins, tampons
Deodorant
Hand sanitizer
Foot powder
Baby powder
Toilet paper
Shower flip-flops
Chapstick®, lip balm
Sunscreen
Nail clippers, tweezers, nail file
Comb & pick (new)
MISCELLANEOUS
Small stuffed toys*
Disposable cameras
Ziploc® storage bags (all sizes)
Flashlights
Batteries (all sizes)
Small fans, mist fans
Small microwavable bowls
* These should be small enough for soldiers to carry in their packs. Toys are shared with the local children.
PLEASE NOTE
All items donated should be NEW and preferably in the original manufacturer’s packaging unless otherwise noted. Please avoid glass containers. Please avoid large “economy” sized items. Foodstuffs packaged for individual portions and travel size toiletries are more convenient. Re-sealable plastic containers are a plus.
