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What can you not send to soldiers?

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What can you not send to soldiers?

Here’s a few things to avoid:

  • DON’T send adult entertainment, alcohol or drugs (these items are illegal and can get the soldier in trouble)
  • DON’T send aerosols or pressurized products.
  • DON’T send firearms or ammunition (we’re already armed and this is illegal)
  • DON’T send perishable foods.

Can you send a care package to someone in the military?

You can ship care packages to military addresses at domestic prices, even if you’re sending mail overseas. USPS® provides free military shipping kits, help with customs forms, military address tips, shipping restriction lists by country, and free package pickup when your shipment is ready to go.

Can you send care packages to soldiers overseas?

Military supporters can easily send care packages to deployed troops through the USO. There are multiple ways to send a care package to troops overseas. By donating through USO Wishbook, you’ll be symbolically donating a care package to a service member in need of just a little comfort.

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How do I send a care package to a random soldier?

If you don’t know a service member and want to send a package to a random soldier, you can visit AnySoldier.org to find a name and overseas mailing address for service members who have requested it. OR you can scroll to the next section of this post and chose a company to do it for you!

What does a care package consist of?

Coffee (or a gift card to a coffee shop) Water bottle. Healthy snacks like granola bars, dried fruit, mixed nuts or trail mix. Study supplies like notecards, highlighters, colored pens and sticky notes.

What do soldiers need in care packages?

Necessities, such as sunblock, socks, underwear, flip-flops, lip balm and powder. Snacks, including chips, salsa, nuts, cookies, beef jerky, non-melting candy and trail mix in packaging that isn’t easily crushed. Drink mixes in single-serving packets are also a good addition.

How much does it cost to send military care packages?

The package costs $15.90 to send at retail, which is $2 less than the price for the same package if sent domestically. Stamps.com also will give you an additional discount of $2.10 off the USPS retail rate and free USPS Tracking, for items sent through Priority Mail.

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How do you send care packages?

Seal up any liquids with waterproof bags, and tape up any open packets to make sure nothing spills out during transit. Pack your shipments tightly and snugly, but don’t overpack your boxes or envelopes – you just want to make sure things don’t shift around too much before your care package reaches your loved one(s).

How do I get free military care packages?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a free “Military Care Kit” with the necessary supplies for sending packages overseas, including boxes, packing tape and customs forms. Visit the USPS website to get your free kit, which will be shipped to you and arrive at your doorstep within 5 to 7 business days.

How do I contact a soldier?

How to Locate U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans

  1. By phone at 1-877-272-7337.
  2. Through an online request (You’ll first need to create an account.)
  3. Using its Hero Care app on your mobile device.

What do you write in a care package letter?

Things to write for someone who’s sick:

  1. I am wishing you the best possible outcome.
  2. Get better and get back to your amazing self soon!
  3. I want to remind you how strong you are.
  4. I’ll call you soon to find out exactly what I can do for you.
  5. I am here for you if you need a friend.
  6. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Can you send a care package to a soldier in Iraq?

Being deployed to Iraq had its ups and downs, but receiving packages from home definitely made the time I spent there less stressful. The best part is, through a few great programs, anyone can send a care package and you don’t even need to know the soldier receiving it.

Can I receive a care package for a deployed service member?

Receiving a care package from home can be a real morale booster for a deployed service member. Choosing and packing the contents of the package will also help you feel closer to your loved one.

What information do I need to send packages to the military?

Be sure you have the unit name, including the battalion, ship, squadron, platoon, etc., with the nine-digit ZIP code, if one is assigned. Number your packages and letters. Some may take longer to arrive.

Do you get mail when deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan?

We’ve come a long way since the beginning of deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in the early 2000s, and most service members deployed don’t need anything. But everyone loves to get mail! Choosing and packing the contents of the package will also help you feel closer to your loved one.