Collect items for a standard care package by joining 420nurses for our care package drive. Support active service members amid the government shutdown by donating items and making care packages that will be shipped to our Armed Forces across the world.The troops love receiving instant coffee, personal hygiene items, stationery, jerky, and more. Check here for our comprehensive list when you’re gathering items to donate

CANDY

Candy (heat resistant)
Fruit Breezes (throat drops)
Twizzlers
CORRESPONDENCE

Writing Paper and Envelopes
Pens/Pencils
DENTAL

Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Floss
Mouthwash
DRINK

Coffee (instant)
Coffee Creamer
Individual Size Drink Mixes
FOOD (including dry goods, snacks)

Oatmeal (instant)
Ramen Noodles-any flavor
Bars (Clif or Balance)
Beef Jerky or SlimJims
Granola Bars
Individual Crackers or Cookies
Canned Fruit (pop top cans)
Gum
Sugar packets
Ravioli (pop top cans)
Tuna Kits


TOILETRIES/HYGIENE

Baby Wipes
Femine Hygiene Products (for female soldiers)
Travel size body wash
Deodorant
Foot Powder
Hand Lotion
Q-Tips
Razors (disposable)
Shampoo
Sunscreen
Tylenol (individual packets)
Other

Batteries (AA, D, ….)
Bug Spray (must be packaged in zip-lock bag)
Duct Tape
Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, lots of batteries)
Fans (battery powered – small – with extra batteries)
Fly Strips
Fly Swatters
Socks (cushioned white calf high)


ENTERTAINMENT

Playing Cards
Crossword Puzzles
Hand held electronic games
Sodoku books
Notes:

Post cards are also great to send in the packages. You can pre-address the postcard to yourself or your organization with a note asking the service member to please let you know if they received the package.
You DO NOT have to put a stamp on the post cards — the service member can mail them for free back to the states.
The U.S. Postal Service of
Wrap items well when packing soap/toiletries in the same package as food items. In warm weather, it’s best not to include these in the same package!