CANDY

(small packs or individually wrapped)

• candy (heat resistant good stuff!)
• Fruit Breezes (throat drops)
• Licorice Sticks
• Werthers
• M&Ms
• candy canes!

CORRESPONDENCE

• writing paper/envelopes
• blank post cards
• pens
• pencils

DENTAL

• floss / floss picks
• mouthwash
• toothbrushes
• toothpaste

DRINKS

• coffee (instant)
• coffe creamer (powdered)
• Gatorade (small-medium sizes)
• powdered sweetened drink mixes
• tea mixes (sweet) (or tea bags)

FOOD

(canned & dry goods / snacks)

• bars – granola, power bars etc.
• beef jerky
• boxed / canned (pop top) lasagna,
  ravioli, spaghetti, mac & cheese,
  chili, beef stew, chicken noodles etc.
• canned meats / tuna -kits/easy open packs
• canned fruit (pop top cans)
• cereal (in small boxes or cups)
• cheese – plastic squeeze container
• chips – individual varieties, Pringles
• cookies – box/wrapped packages
• crackerjacks, etc.
• crackers / box small packages
  with cheese and/or peanut butter is ok
• dried fruits, nuts
• smoked oysters etc.
• fruit snacks
• ramen noodles
• foil packs tuna, salmon
• gum (no sticks)
• oatmeal (instant)
• Pop Tarts
• pretzels
• raisins
• soups – dry pkg or pop top cans
• spices – individual packs – sweet/sour,
  spicy, tobasco, seasoning salt, creamers
• sugar and/or sweetener packets
• trail mix, poppycock, toffee popcorn

PRINTED MATERIALS

• comic books
• newspapers (local)
• magazines

GAMES

• board / handheld games
• checkers, chess (travel size)
• dominos
• We already have playing cards, crosswords

HEALTH / HYGIENE

Quantities of individual, small or travel
size packaging

• aloe vera (unscented)
• baby wipes, powder (for body and boots)
• Blistex
• Vaseline
• Carmex (tube)
• body wash – liquid, also for shaving
• deodorant
• Dr Scholls Moleskin pads (sore feet)
• eye drops
• vitamins
• foot powder
• hand lotion – travel or tube
• hand sanitizers (waterless)
• hygiene products for female soldiers
• insect repellent (pump or towelettes)
• nail clippers
• nose spray
• panty liners (also to catch helmet sweat)
• Q-tips – to clean ears and guns
• razors (disposable)
• saline spray / drops – nasal
• shampoo, conditioner
• no soap this year – we have plenty )
• sunscreen – spf 50 and above
• tissues – heavy duty – i.e. Kleenex, Puffs
• toilet paper (including travel size)
• Tylenol (individual packets)
• wash rags
• small combs

MUSIC / MOVIES

• cd fanny packs
• CDs / DVDs

OTHER

• plastic spoons, forks
• American flags (small)
• baggies (with zip lock)
• batteries (AA, D)
• brown t-shirts
• clothes pins (small plastic)
• duct tape
• disposable cameras
• 5-50 cord
• disposable shower towels
• flashlights – mini / Mag Lite & extra
  bulbs, lots of batteries
• fans (battery-powered – small – with
  extra batteries)
• air fresheners (stick up, hang up)
• fly strips, fly swatters
• hand/foot warmers (very cold desert nights)
• harmonicas
• inflatable seat cushions
• laundry soap – single packs, trial size
  or tablets
• neck cool ties – gel filled
• shoe insole cushions
• inflatable pillows, brown pillow cases
• socks (cushioned, white, calf high)
• sunglasses (black - no brand names)
• sweatbands
• sewing kits
• shoe laces for gym shoes and boots

SEASONAL

• canned turkey and other Christmas
  food items
• small unbreakable holiday decorations