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How do I send care packages to US troops?

Joe Ford

How do I send care packages to US troops?

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.

What are good deployment gifts?

Pre-deployment gifts for the one leaving.

  • Journal. Many service members like to keep a record of events during deployment, whether it is personal experiences, funny stories, or just a place to unload private thoughts.
  • Matching jewelry.
  • Wallet insert.
  • Open When…
  • A paper hug.
  • Photos.
  • Religious Token.
  • Hidden messages.

How much does it cost to send a care package overseas?

No matter how much they weigh, it costs $12.35 to send the medium box and $14.85 to send the large box. You can also pick up priority tape and custom forms at no charge. Or to make it super easy, order a Military Care Kit which will contain all of the supplies.

How much does it cost to send care package?

In most cases, the U.S. Postal Service will be your best bet for cheap shipping. For heavy items, consider using USPS flat-rate boxes. The boxes, which themselves are free, are available in three sizes and are shipped at a standard rate regardless of weight: $5.80 for a small, $12.35 for medium and $17.45 for large.

What can I send in a care package to a friend abroad?

Ideas for Care Packages

  • Tea bags.
  • Hot chocolate packs.
  • Spiced cider packets.
  • Cake mix (assuming they have access to an oven)
  • Taco seasoning or other powdered sauce packets.
  • Popcorn (microwave or stove-top, depending on what they have)
  • Dried fruit.
  • Trail mix.

What do you send in a care package to a friend?

College Care Package Ideas

  • A Box of Sunshine. Send some sunshine towards the college students way with this box of all yellow themed products!
  • A Box of Food. Is there anything more a college student could want in a care package?!
  • Hang In There Care Package.
  • “Donut Forget To Call”
  • “Just Add Water”

What do you put in a care package to cheer someone up?

Take a look:

  1. This middle finger patch, for the year that truly deserves an “eff you.”
  2. A set of empathy postcards.
  3. A plant, to brighten up their space.
  4. A card that says the words you can’t.
  5. A portrait of their pet.
  6. A weighted blanket, to help them sleep better.
  7. A subscription box filled with something they love.

What should I put in a self care basket?

Ideas for Things to Put in Your Self-Care Gift Basket

  1. Soft, cozy socks.
  2. Bath products.
  3. Hot tea or drink mixes.
  4. Art supplies.
  5. A sweet treat.
  6. A scented item.
  7. Don’t forget yourself, pick up a pair of bamboo socks and cozy up on the sofa with my book A Stress-Free Christmas for a little self-care this holiday season.