Based on feedback from the soldiers in Afghanistan, or from you, we will try to keep this list up-to-date.
- The “Hot List” – items in most demand
- Foods – Snacks & Missed Meal Foods
- Drinks
- Condiments
- Toiletries & Hygiene
- Feminine Hygiene
- Medicines
- Entertainment & Sports
- Other Stuff
The Full List:
FOOD and SNACKS: (ITEMS WITH AN “ * “ WERE REQUESTED BY MORE THAN FIVE TROOPS)
> Drink
> * COFFEE (Ground or whole)-local roasters are fun to try out
> * Herbal teas (sleepy time, green tea, Republic of Tea verities)
> * Hot Chocolate packets (seasonal)
> Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, 4C Tea)
> * Protein Powders / MetRX/ Meal replacements
> Snacking Food
> * * CRUNCHY Cheetos, especially the “Cheddar and Jalapeno” and “Flamin’ Hot” kind
> * Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)
> Cheese & Cracker packs
> * Dried Fruit (blueberries, strawberries)
> * Fruit Roll‐Ups / / Fruit Gummies
> Granola
> Granola Bars / Cereal Bars (Cliff Bar company is a huge supporter and supplies boxes frequently)
> Gum and Hard Candy (individually wrapped better with the heat issues)
> NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)
> * Pudding cups
> Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)
> * Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese‐Its
> * Sun Chips/ Veggie Chips / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins
> Trail Mix
> Missed Meal Food
> Chicken/Turkey in foil pouches (no cans) salad or plain
> DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup‐O‐Soup: just add water type–Kimichi if available)
> Healthy style cookies. iI there is chocolate in the cookies, be advised of the heat issue
> MICROWAVE FOOD Chef‐Boy‐R‐Dee, Mac’n'Cheese single packs)
> Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water) the only flavors here are plain, brown sugar and apple spice; any other than those
> Tuna in foil pouches (no cans), Tuna Salad or plain
> CONDIMENTS (to give food flavor):
> Gander Mountain sauces
> Special sauces like Buffalo Wild Wings sauce
> Trader Joes sauces
> TOILETRIES / HYGIENE:
> Breath Mints / Breath Strips
> Corn remover pads
> Cotton Balls
> Feminine Hygiene Products
> Moleskin
> Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
> Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)
> Tylenol, Motrin, Advil
> Feminine Hygiene Products
> Breath Mints / Breath Strips
> Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins
> Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
> Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
> * Loofa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths
> * Pearl tampons
> Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
> * Razors (disposable: “Intuition” or “Mach 3″ type)
> Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
> MEDICINE: (due to the air quality here)
> * Allegra
> Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
> Lozenges / Cough Drops
> * Mucinex
> Nasal Spray
> Nyquil
> * Rogaine
> Sinus wash
> * Tylenol PM
> VITAMINS (multi‐vitamins are always needed!)
> ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:
> Batteries: “AA” “AAA” and “C” are the most requested
> * 2012 Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars
> Double‐sided tape
> DVD player (old ones from a thrift store that still work are fine)
> Electronic handheld games
> Electronic Massager
> Frisbees / Hackey sacks
> * Nerf footballs / Whiffle balls / Mitts / Sports equipment
> Portable DVD players / head phones
> PS2 Games (new or used)
> Small homemade gifts ‐ little comforts of “home”
> Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home
> Xbox Games (new or used)
> Yo‐Yo’s, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice
> OTHER:
> * Air Fresheners (Febreze)
> Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind up or battery‐operated)
> Black or Green duct tape
> * Exacto knives
> ** KNIFE SHAPENERS – no one has stones, everyone has knives
> Laundry Detergent: (put in plastic bag in case of leakage)
> * Linens: Pillow cases, twin sheets, towels (green & tan)
> ** Small desk lamp for bunk beds to read w/o having the lights on
> * small tool kits carpentry tools, whittling or making small things for room
> * Good Socks: Olive Green or tan (cotton and/or wool)
> * Winter Blankets (Yes, it snows in the winter over there!)
> K9 Items
> Brush
> Kong Toys
> CARDS & LETTERS
> Kids letters and drawings are great!!
> Drink
> * COFFEE (Ground or whole)-local roasters are fun to try out
> * Herbal teas (sleepy time, green tea, Republic of Tea verities)
> * Hot Chocolate packets (seasonal)
> Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, 4C Tea)
> * Protein Powders / MetRX/ Meal replacements
> Snacking Food
> * * CRUNCHY Cheetos, especially the “Cheddar and Jalapeno” and “Flamin’ Hot” kind
> * Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)
> Cheese & Cracker packs
> * Dried Fruit (blueberries, strawberries)
> * Fruit Roll‐Ups / / Fruit Gummies
> Granola
> Granola Bars / Cereal Bars (Cliff Bar company is a huge supporter and supplies boxes frequently)
> Gum and Hard Candy (individually wrapped better with the heat issues)
> NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)
> * Pudding cups
> Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)
> * Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese‐Its
> * Sun Chips/ Veggie Chips / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins
> Trail Mix
> Missed Meal Food
> Chicken/Turkey in foil pouches (no cans) salad or plain
> DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup‐O‐Soup: just add water type–Kimichi if available)
> Healthy style cookies. iI there is chocolate in the cookies, be advised of the heat issue
> MICROWAVE FOOD Chef‐Boy‐R‐Dee, Mac’n'Cheese single packs)
> Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water) the only flavors here are plain, brown sugar and apple spice; any other than those
> Tuna in foil pouches (no cans), Tuna Salad or plain
> CONDIMENTS (to give food flavor):
> Gander Mountain sauces
> Special sauces like Buffalo Wild Wings sauce
> Trader Joes sauces
> TOILETRIES / HYGIENE:
> Breath Mints / Breath Strips
> Corn remover pads
> Cotton Balls
> Feminine Hygiene Products
> Moleskin
> Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
> Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)
> Tylenol, Motrin, Advil
> Feminine Hygiene Products
> Breath Mints / Breath Strips
> Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins
> Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
> Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
> * Loofa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths
> * Pearl tampons
> Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
> * Razors (disposable: “Intuition” or “Mach 3″ type)
> Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
> MEDICINE: (due to the air quality here)
> * Allegra
> Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
> Lozenges / Cough Drops
> * Mucinex
> Nasal Spray
> Nyquil
> * Rogaine
> Sinus wash
> * Tylenol PM
> VITAMINS (multi‐vitamins are always needed!)
> ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:
> Batteries: “AA” “AAA” and “C” are the most requested
> * 2012 Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars
> Double‐sided tape
> DVD player (old ones from a thrift store that still work are fine)
> Electronic handheld games
> Electronic Massager
> Frisbees / Hackey sacks
> * Nerf footballs / Whiffle balls / Mitts / Sports equipment
> Portable DVD players / head phones
> PS2 Games (new or used)
> Small homemade gifts ‐ little comforts of “home”
> Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home
> Xbox Games (new or used)
> Yo‐Yo’s, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice
> OTHER:
> * Air Fresheners (Febreze)
> Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind up or battery‐operated)
> Black or Green duct tape
> * Exacto knives
> ** KNIFE SHAPENERS – no one has stones, everyone has knives
> Laundry Detergent: (put in plastic bag in case of leakage)
> * Linens: Pillow cases, twin sheets, towels (green & tan)
> ** Small desk lamp for bunk beds to read w/o having the lights on
> * small tool kits carpentry tools, whittling or making small things for room
> * Good Socks: Olive Green or tan (cotton and/or wool)
> * Winter Blankets (Yes, it snows in the winter over there!)
> K9 Items
> Brush
> Kong Toys
> CARDS & LETTERS
> Kids letters and drawings are great!!
