Thread: Send a soldier a letter....

Excellent idea. I'm sending them all a BIG thank you and I'm going to try to put a package together for the lot of them!

Good Deal! They do so appreciate it all. I currently have two soldiers that I send packages to and have four other email buddies as well. They all appreciate anything from home whether it is snacks, a letter, a card, magazines or newspapers.

List of things to send:
Pringles/Chips/Pretzels in canisters Dry Roasted Nuts or like Hard Candies/Breath Mints Toothbrush and Toothpaste Shampoo/Body Wash/Or the Dial Combo one Deodorant Razors w/the lotion strip or even electric razor batteries(running out for those who use electric,also expensive for there cd players too or items they use while "OUT") Regular batteries for portable music, Shower/Water Shoes/Flip Flops 10-11 mail Size, girls average 8-9 Tissues and Toilet Paper Pads/Tampons and LightDAys Hair gel Black Hair Care Products Black Skin Care Products Lotions Skin Lotions for all types of skin l Lip Balm, Roll on Lip Conditioner/sunscreen Nasal Spray Saline Spray for the nose Contact Cleaner and Solutions Glass wipes and cleaner for regular glasses Sunglasses(the sand is bright like snow) Q-Tips Dandruff Shampoo(climant changes) Foot Spray for Athletes feet or for comfort(many share one shower) portable showers juice boxes/foil boxes gum For those who smoke, cigs and chew..Thats purchasing at your own discression .. Stamps( the military does provide postage free mailing but it doubles the time to get home to there loved ones) writing paper/pens/envelopes note pads, journals and composition books (many are taking college courses via internet and satellite while there) Tape(for those who send gifts from foreign countries home) Any Snack that they are use to at home, especially the ones in tins or cannisters..Examples Doritos/Pringles.. Calling Cards Send no aerolsol cans in the boxes nor glass if that is at all possible..Repackage items in glass..Buy roll on deodorants etc.. Stuff newspaper around the products to keep them from moving around and breaking or damaging packages

slashsteelsbutterfly

Thank you very much for this post!!!
I have been wanting to send something,but can't commit to a monthly mailing.DH has been out of work for 4 months and unemployment only goes so far.But..we got our income tax back & I decided it had been weighing on my mind long enough.
The Dollar Tree had the clear plastic storage containers (16 quart)for $1.00 & using that to pack stuff in & then put in mailing box.
They also had alot of stuff on the list to send like Doritoes/Cheetoes in a can,Nacho Cheese sauce in plastic squeeze bottle,foot powder,ect. for those that need to watch what they spend.
Now..deciding which one to send it to.

Thank you again

A couple of more ideas for what to send are:
poptarts
yo-yos
playing cards

I am going to check with a group at my curch to see if they would be interested in sending a care package to these guys. Do you think that if we packaged it up in one box and sent it in care of Capt. Joeseph P Riley that he would be able to give each of them their package? The reason I ask is because I would like it if they fot them at the same time so that no one would feel left out.

Yeah, just put it in care of the Captain and write a note that you stick inside to say it is for all the guys. Everyone I have talked to and/or supported share anyways especially with those that do not receive much or nothing at all. The leaders always share!

Does anyone know this is legit? I am not saying it isn't, but I know after the anthrax scare, Dr. Abby stopped the "any soldier" mailing for fear of someone with less than honorable intentions mailing stuff.

I will be glad to send stuff if I know it will actually get through. I have enough magazines around the house to choke a horse (what with all the free subscriptions). I just wasn't sure sure how receiving food items from people they don't personally know will be taken. My husband is a Marine recruiter and the local girl scouts are going to send stuff to some of his guys who are leaving - I know the guys/girls will appreciate the stuff. I just wanted to make sure they would/could get it.

Thanks,
Libby