Suggested Items for Military Troop Boxes
Candy: must be heat resistant, Fruit breezes (cough drop), Twizzlers
Dental: floss, mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrushes
Drink: coffee (instant), creamer, Gatorade, tea mixes or tea bags, kool-aid bursts
Food: protein bars, beef jerky, canned fruit (pop-top cans), cereal (in small boxes), condiments (i.e. ketchup packages), granola bars, gum (no sticks), nuts, oatmeal (instant), pop-tarts, ravioli (pop-top cans), sunflower seeds, tuna kits
Games: board games, travel checkers, travel chess, crossword puzzles, playing cards
Movies/music: cd's, dvd's
Printed Materials: newspapers (local), magazines
Toiletries/Hygiene: chapstick, cold water wash (Woolite), deodorant, foot powder, hairbrushes, hand lotion, hand sanitizer, nail clippers, q-tips, shampoo, sunscreen, tissues (heavy duty Puffs), toilet paper (travel size), tylenol (indiv. packets), washcloths
Other: batteries, bug spray, duct tape, disposable cameras, flashlights (mini-maglite, extra bulbs, extra batteries), fly strips, fly swatters, pre-paid phone cards, shoe insole cushions, socks (cushioned), sunglasses (black only), sweatbands