If you are wondering what we could use for our soldiers care packages, then below are some wish list ideas from Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines serving with our U.S. Military in Afghanistan, Eastern Europe, Africa and the Mideast.
If you, your company or organization can assist with product donations, financial donations, or cards for the troops, we would be most grateful. Email: support@airborneangelcadets.com
"Please extend our thanks to your people. It makes our job here so much easier." ... Army National Guard Soldier (from Georgia) in Afghanistan
"Thank you very much for thinking of us." ... Soldier (from Kansas) in Africa
"I really appreciate your support" ... Army Chaplain (from Texas) in Europe
Some Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas care package wish list items for our military members overseas:
Non-foods:
Hand / Foot warmers, Shoe insoles (Dr. Scholl's, etc.)
Socks - Plain white or Boot socks (black, brown, green), Black gloves / stocking caps
Disposable razors, non-aerosol shave cream
Toothpaste, toothbrushes
Q-tips - for hygiene / cleaning guns, Eye drops, Nail clippers
Body wash, Soap, Face wash, Lotions
Feminine products, Loofahs, Deodorant
Shampoo / Conditioner (2 in 1 or 3 in 1 with body wash are great)
Electronic games, portable DVD players, DVD's, Playing Cards
Sports balls, Frisbees
Envelopes, notebooks, pens, pencils, markers, blank cards (to send home)
Band-aids, Pain relief products (Biofreeze, Bengay, etc.), Foot Powder (Gold Bond, etc.)
220 Power adaptors, AA / AAA batteries, Tide Laundry Pods
Posters, Team memorabilia (Dallas Cowboys, etc.) to decorate walls.
Thermal underwear, Pajamas
Foods:
Coffee, powdered coffee creamer, K-Cups
Hot tea, cocoa
Shelf-stable microwavable meals (Hormel Compleats, Velveeta Skillets)
Microwavable Mac'n'Cheese
Nuts, Trail Mix, Sunflower seeds
Powdered drink mixes (Zipfizz, Gatorade, Crystal Light)
Candy, Mints, Gum, Cookies
Protein / Energy / Fruit bars
Shoestring Potatoes (Pik-Nik Foods), Lays Stax Chips, Pringles
Dried fruit, Raisins, Beef Jerky
Tuna Fish Packets
How can you help our nonprofit send care packages to some of the most remote of the roughly 150,000 U.S. military troops serving overseas in 2024?
1) Donate Financially - Our greatest need is cash for our mailing costs. With no paid staff, we strive to maximize the use of donations. We are a 501(c)(3) charity, so your gifts are tax deductible. We accept checks to Airborne Angel Cadets of Texas, P.O. Box 116691, Carrollton, TX 75011. You can donate via credit card through our Click and Pledge account. Or you can Venmo us at NancyCarter@AirborneAngels.