Adopt A US Soldier

Connecting supportive Americans with deployed soldiers.

 
 
 
 



"...thank you for supporting us in this time away from our families...your kindness and generosity are greatly appreciated in this time of loneliness..."


"...thank you for everything...you really help us through these hard times...it’s good to know people care...take care and God bless you!"


"...thank you so much...just the thought you put into this reminds us that we always have support from our people...I hope we all get home safely, so we can thank you personally."


"...thank you so much for taking the time our of your busy schedule to write and send us things...the items you send bring smiles to all our faces and are very useful when we need a quick snack..."


"...you are the real heroes, supporting us...I don't have the words to express my thanks and appreciation..." 		 
     
 
 
 
What to Send
 
 
What to Send

Our soldiers greatly appreciate hearing from supportive Americans like you! Whether it’s a letter of encouragement or a care package of goodies, please know that any effort you make to support our troops is greatly appreciated. 

If you would like to send a care package, we have compiled a list of items the soldiers have requested and/or greatly appreciated. Please keep in mind that this list is intended to be a reference for you; you may send items that are not listed (but please remember to visit the “How to Send” page for mailing regulations).  We also suggest you include a self-addressed envelope (no stamp is needed) and a note saying “Please let me know when you receive this package.” 

Drinks:
Capri Sun
Sweetened Kool-Aid packets
Country Time lemonade
Gatorade
Lipton Tea Mixes
 
Food:
Beef Jerky
Beef sausage (these are very popular according to Paul and Evan)
Candy of all kinds
Canned meats
Canned cheese
Canned chips
Canned salsa, dips
Canned tuna, chicken
Chocolate anything (they don’t care if it’s melted)
Cookies (all kinds)
Crackers
Dried fruits
Graham Crackers
Hickory Farms stuff (no need for refrigeration)
Nuts
Pretzels
 
Fun Stuff:
Books (new or used)
Board games
Card games
Comic books
Electronic Games
Magazines (Newsweek, People, Maxum, Cosmo, Sports anything, etc.)
Tabloids newspapers (they are fun to read)
Playing cards
Poker chips
Puzzles
Word Puzzles
Footballs
Nerf Balls
Soccer Balls
 
Health and Hygiene:
Aspirin
Antacids
Band-Aids
Chapstick
Cough Drops
Dental floss
Disposable razors
Foot powder
Hand sanitizer
Hair brush/comb
Kleenex
Mouthwash
Neosporin
Q-tips
Soap (bar)
Shampoo/conditioner
Thera-Flu
Toilet paper
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Wet wipes
 
Miscellaneous:
Batteries
Can opener
Boot socks (gray, green, black only w/ thick soles) Wal-Mart has them
Envelopes
Gloves
Gum
Journal
Pens
Plastic utensils
Stationary
 
Share who and where you are:
Your local newspapers/comics
Photos of you/your family/your city, town or state
Jokes you know
Our soldiers love any news from the outside world
 
TIP: Chocolate chips ship well during the winter months (Nov-Mar), but they melt easily during the summer months (May-Sept).


TIP:  The most requested items include: snacks (anything they can grab and go), candy, chewing gum, powdered drink mix (just add water), and reading material.
 
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