NEEDED ITEMS FOR OUR DEPLOYED MILITARY MEN / WOMEN
from the Troops Need Love Too website
BEVERAGES - Coffee, creamer, tea, MIO, Lemonade, Kool-Aid, Gatorade dry mix. Any mix they add to
their water.
BREAKFAST FOODS - Single serve boxes of cereal, oatmeal cups, cereal bars
Pop Tarts, instant breakfast drink mixes.
FOOD - Canned fruit, canned chicken & tuna, Ramen Noodles, Rice Cups, Mac and Cheese, mashed potato
cups, Ravioli or any microwave meal.
(No pork products) Remember a can of chicken and a rice cup/mashed potato cup can provide a meal
for our service members.
SNACKS - Trail Mix, Jerky, nuts, sunflower seeds, chips, crackers, pretzels, Rice Krispy Treats,
brownies/cookies, gum and candy. No Chocolate from April to September, due to high heat.
HYGIENE ITEMS - Baby Wipes, Chap Stick, eye drops, stick deodorant, razors,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, powder, Band Aids, kleenex packs, body lotion, shampoo,
conditioner, soap, washcloths, nail clippers, Antibiotic cream, Cortaid cream and Q tips. For our
female service members, brown/black hair ties, tampons and hair brushes. We
cannot send nail polish or perfume or aerosol sprays.
WINTER ITEMS - Hand/foot warmers, hats, gloves.
OTHER NEEDED ITEMS: Eye Glass wipes, batteries, dark color duct tape, travel size pillows & pillow
cases, socks, neck coolers and freeze pops (during hot months). Magazines,crossword puzzles, Sudoko
books, paper, envelopes, blank holiday or everyday cards for them to send home to their
family, pens, drawing pads and pencils. Fun little toys & Nerf guns are always welcomed. Hot Hands
& Feet.
All of the above listed items are suggestions we invite you to be creative!!
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