The following are used in the care packages.  Please note that items must be new and unopened:

NO PORK PRODUCTS ARE TO BE SENT!

Food
Powdered Drink Mixes (individual packets are best)                     
Cookies, crackers, pretzels (snack size)                                    
Tuna in a pouch                  

Beef, chicken, or turkey jerky                                                  
Cheese spread (no aerosol cans)

Ramen noodles

Snack cakes

Gum

Nuts

Granola bars

Pop Tarts

Dried Fruit

Trail mix

Pistachios

Raisins

Red Licorice twists

Tootsie Rolls (Candy & lollipops)                                
Peanut butter Triscuits
Wheat Tins
Canned meats (No Pork Products)
Hard candy (individually wrapped)

Sports Equipment
Baseballs
Baseball gloves
Soccer balls
Basket balls
Volleyballs
Squirt guns
Frisbees

Entertainment

AA & AAA batteries
Craft kits & Art kits
Scrapbooking materials
Books (mysteries, action, drama, science fiction)
Playing cards
Small Hand held games

Crossword puzzles

CD's / DVD's

Hygiene Supplies

Facial cleansing pads

Moisturizing lotion

Wet wipes

Eye drops

Lip balm

Toothpaste

Toothbrushes

Soap

Body wash

Shampoo & conditioner

Deodorant

Sunblock

Foot powder

Miscellaneous

Phone cards (AT&T Only)

Blank note cards

Stationary

Pens

Letters from home (us)

Ziploc bags (sandwich, qt., gal. sizes)

· Please keep in mind that all food items must be in the manufacturer's original packaging.

· No chocolate-IT MELTS-but M&M's are fine.

· Ziploc bags make sure that potentially leaky items don't make a mess during shipping. They also keep the desert sand out of the soldier’s items.

· If you questions call Marcia at the JCCDC 471-0430