Wondering what care package items are still being requested by our American troops overseas? As the troop drawdown continues in Afghanistan, the Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas are still supporting over 12,000 troops overseas annually. Some of the items we could use are listed below. If you or your company can help with donations, we would be most appreciative. The list is not meant to be comprehensive. And store brand items (Walgreens, Target, Walmart, CVS, Kroger, Safeway, Dollar General, etc.) are welcome as well.
FOOD RELATED ITEMS:
* Coffee - Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Community Coffee, Nescafe, Folgers, Green Mountain
* Ziplock baggies - Quart size is our most needed.
* Foiled tuna packs - Starkist, BumbleBee
* Sunflower seeds - David, Planters
* Microwavable popcorn - Orville Redenbacher, Pop Secret, Pop Weaver, ACT
* Chips - Frito Lay Stax, Pringles, Pik-Nik shoestring potatoes
* Energy Bars - Clif Bar, Power Bar, BSN Syntha-6, Snickers Marathon
* Drink Mixes - Gatorade, Country Time, Powerade, Zipfizz, Snapple, Tang, Crystal Light
* Bean Dip - Frito Lay
* Beef Jerky - Jack Links, Pemmican, Slim Jim, Pecos Bill, Oberto
* Microwavable mac'n'cheese - Kraft, Chef Boyardee
* Ramen noodles
* Shelf-stable microwaveable meals
* Canned goods, preferably with pop-top or pull-top lids
NON-FOOD ITEMS:
* Non-aerosol shave cream - Jack Black, Gillette, Edge, Nivea, Remington
* Razors - Gillette, Bic, Schick
* Foot Powder, Baby Powder - Gold Bond, Dr. Scholl's
* Q-tips
* Lip balm - Chapstick, Blistex, Carmex, Burt's Bees
* Body wash, shampoo, conditioner
* Lotions - skin, foot, suntan
* Single use laundry detergent - Tide Pods, Dynamo, Ajax, Arm & Hammer, Purex
* Batteries - mainly AA, AAA
* White socks - plain
* Deodorant
* Twin sheets, pillow cases
* Flip flops or sandals for walking to shower facilities
A more comprehensive listing can be seen on our What is Requested web page.
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