Thru a member here at HDF, I have received 8 NEW Addresses of Service Personel who are Deployed in Iraq, there is a NEED here folks that we can fulfill! PLEASE, contact me and take one of these Service Members and Adopt them, Support them, while they are Deployed!!
Please PM me for the addresses.
Thanks to all who have come forward to Support this effort so far, we need more of you to step up here!
Thanks,
******

 

I handed out another 6 the other day. I have been swamped

 

Can somebody tell me what we are allowed to send or what I should send? I mostly mean in the way of foodstuffs - i.e. candy bars, potato chips, peanuts etc.

Also, what else would be good to send? I plan on sending a copy of American Iron for sure and probablya Car & Driver and a Sports Illustrated.

But should I also send things like razors, razor blades and shaving cream? Would they need that or is that too boring.

Anyway, just looking for some suggestions.

Thanks!

 

I found this website: http://thefuntimesguide.com/2005/09/soldierpackages.php

It should get me started. Interestingly, cannot send any pork products, due to the Islamic faith. So, the Rinds are out of the question then.....

 

we have a basic list on our site too at www.opfth.com or hit the forums on our site and a thread section called CARE PACKAGES

 

here is an updated FULL list

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FOOD and SNACKS:
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Beef Jerky / Slim Jims
COFFEE (Ground or whole; instant or drip), Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas

Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light)
Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)
Tuna in foil pouches
Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins

Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped)

Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars

Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese-Its

Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll-Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies

DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup-O-Soup: just add water)

NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)

MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef-Boy-R-Dee, Mac'n'Cheese...)

COOKIES / Girl Scout Cookies

Cheese & Cracker packs

Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)

Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)

Cereal (Small, individual boxes)

Rice Krispie Treats (Store-bought only)
Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert) [/ul][ul]
Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)

Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)
Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)

Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
Nasal Spray

Deodorant (travel size)
Razors
Shaving Cream / Shaving Soap (in boxes or tubes; NO CANS of Shaving Cream, please!)

Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q-tips)
Band-aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits

Lip balm / Chap Stick

Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)
Loufa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths

Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)

Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel

Bug Spray / DEET / Skin-So-Soft
Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)

Mouthwash (travel size)

Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss

VITAMINS (multi-vitamins are always needed!)

Breath Mints / Breath Strips
Lozenges / Cough Drops

Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
Feminine Hygiene Products

Cotton *****

Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
Moleskin
Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best) [/ul]
ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:
[ul]
Batteries: “AA” "AAA" and “C” are the most requested

DVD Movies (new or used)
Xbox Games (new or used)
PS2 Games (new or used)
Music CDs (new or used)
Portable CD players / head phones

Small homemade gifts - little comforts of "home"

Pens & mechanical pencils

Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home

Double-sided tape

Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars
Crossword Puzzles / Word Search Books / Math Puzzle books / MAD LIBS / Logic Problems / Sudoku
Magazines
Paperback Books

Yo-Yo's, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice
Board games (UNO, Othello, checkers - travel size is great, too!)

Nerf footballs / Whiffle ***** / Mitts / Sports equipment

Frisbees / Hackey sacks
Electronic handheld games
35 mm disposable cameras [/ul]
OTHER:
[ul][*]PHONE CARDS [pre-paid]:[/ul]
[ul]Laundry Detergent: [/b]
Small Flashlights (battery operated)

Air Fresheners
Socks: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton or wool)
Patriotic knick-knacks, USA flags, flags from your state, bandanas, baseball hats, football jerseys, banners.
Small alarm clocks (battery operated)

K-9 items: Dog treats & toys, dog shampoo, flea collars

Generic sunglasses
Duct tape, small tool kits, dust masks, carpen

 

******,
Have sent out a PM late last night, not pushin. I don't know if my traffic is moving through the system.

When you have the opportunity, send me what I need to help with the request.

Price

 

I think that this is a great thing you folks are doing. Over the past few years, my company has organized and shipped out dozens of military care packages to those BRAVE AND SELFLESS individuals serving in our armed forces. Several of my employees have family who have been deployed; husbands, a few sons, nephews, and cousins. My dad (deceased) was a decorated WWII Army veteran. I have nothing but the utmost of respect for those men and women whohave eitherserved, are serving, are retired or in the reserves. My opinion has always been that they don't always get the respect and support that they so deserve and have unquestionably earned.

Now I don't mean to **** anyone off by my final statement. But I've gotta' tell you. Sometimes it really gets to me (okay, it pisses me off royally) that our armed military personnel - those same individuals who are fighting for our freedoms and liberties - are sent outin the field - in many instances - not having all the tools and supplies that they need! A soldier in the field (in a time of war) should NEVER be short of having the most basic of necessities at hisdisposal. It sickens me when some of the ladies here in my officeshare with me some of the letters they receive from their relatives who are deployed. A soldier not having a damn bar of soap? No snacks to keep him energized and nourished? To me, this is somewhat of an embarassment and totally unacceptable. Thank God for good folks such as yourselves who have stepped up to the plate, organized care packages, and gave a damn. Well done!

 

Just wanted to let everyone know, that this is really appreciated by the troops. ****** got me an address to ship to in December. I got a nice letter back from a group deployed in baghdad. They really appreciated the support, it means a whole lot to them. It was very very easy to do. It takes a few weeks for the packages to get there so keep that in mind.

My hat is off to ****** for organizing this for our boys. Please help him out and support our troops.

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Not sure if anyone can confirm this but I also heard Silly String is a prized item. Before you laugh, word is they use it to spray into doorways looking for booby-trap trip wires.

Has anyone else heard of this???

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FOOD and SNACKS:
[ul]
Beef Jerky / Slim Jims
COFFEE (Ground or whole; instant or drip), Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas

Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light)
Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)
Tuna in foil pouches
Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins

Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped)

Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars

Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese-Its

Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll-Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies

DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup-O-Soup: just add water)

NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)

MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef-Boy-R-Dee, Mac'n'Cheese...)

COOKIES / Girl Scout Cookies

Cheese & Cracker packs

Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)

Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)

Cereal (Small, individual boxes)

Rice Krispie Treats (Store-bought only)
Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert) [/ul][ul]
Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)

Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)
Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)

Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
Nasal Spray

Deodorant (travel size)
Razors
Shaving Cream / Shaving Soap (in boxes or tubes; NO CANS of Shaving Cream, please!)

Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q-tips)
Band-aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits

Lip balm / Chap Stick

Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)
Loufa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths

Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)

Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel

Bug Spray / DEET / Skin-So-Soft
Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)

Mouthwash (travel size)

Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss

VITAMINS (multi-vitamins are always needed!)

Breath Mints / Breath Strips
Lozenges / Cough Drops

Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
Feminine Hygiene Products

Cotton *****

Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
Moleskin
Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best) [/ul]
ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:
[ul]
Batteries: “AA” "AAA" and “C” are the most requested

DVD Movies (new or used)
Xbox Games (new or used)
PS2 Games (new or used)
Music CDs (new or used)
Portable CD players / head phones

Small homemade gifts - little comforts of "home"

Pens & mechanical pencils

Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home

Double-sided tape

Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars
Crossword Puzzles / Word Search Books / Math Puzzle books / MAD LIBS / Logic Problems / Sudoku
Magazines
Paperback Books

Yo-Yo's, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice
Board games (UNO, Othello, checkers - travel size is great, too!)

Nerf footballs / Whiffle ***** / Mitts / Sports equipment

Frisbees / Hackey sacks
Electronic handheld games
35 mm disposable cameras [/ul]
OTHER:
[ul][*]PHONE CARDS [pre-paid]:[/ul]
[ul]Laundry Detergent: [/b]
Small Flashlights (battery operated)

Air Fresheners
Socks: Black, Olive Green & White (cotton or wool)
Patriotic knick-knacks, USA flags, flags from your state, bandanas, baseball hats,