USMCEWC
Care Packages for our Troops Serving in Harm's Way

 
 

Troops: Items of use for All

American Flags 3’x5’
-Source: The Veterans Flag Depot
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http://www.veteransflagdepot.com  / 1-800-521-8387
-2-Ply U.S. Outdoor Flag (3’x5’) Sale Price : $28.56 (3/4/2010)
In addition most Military Exchanges have American Flags for sale!!


Toilet seat :
-Sources: Amazon.com( $10.99 + $8.68 seat for shipping ) (http://www.amazon.com)
-Walmart.com ($12.00 online only)

Solar shower: (Camping Showers)
-Out in Style (http://www.outinstyle.com) , $7 each including shipping.
-Sundancesolar.com  $10.00 each including shipping.
-You can also find them on other websites and sometimes in the Wal-Mart stores and sporting goods when they are available (during camping season.
Note: If anyone knows other sources please send the information to usmcewc@ec.rr.com

Food / Snacks:
-Coffee (Ground/filters) (see SUPPORTERS "Coffee")
-Hot Sauces (fast food packets - BBQ, Ketchup)
-Beef Jerky
-Pistachios
-Peanuts
-Cocoa (with marshmallows)
-Soups
-Chili
-Power Bars / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars
-Candy / Gum (hard candy or heat tolerant candy like tootsie rolls)
-Drinks Mixes (singles) Kool-aid / Gatorade / Crystal Light
-Dried Fruit / Raisins
-Tuna in cans or pouches - any type

Toiletries: (All)
-Baby Wipes (Note this is the #1 item requested by Field Troops)
-Foot Powder (or something that will dry boots)
-Body Powder
-Disposal Razors & Shave Cream
-Tooth Paste
-Tooth Brush
-Eye wash
-Hand Cleanser (Small / Waterless)

Toiletries: (ServiceWomen)
-Shampoo
-Lotion
-Deodorant
-Personnel Hygiene Products (Sanitary Napkins / other)

Other:
-Socks (Heavy Duty / Black, White, Green & Brown)
-Hand Warmers
-Mouse Traps
-Card and or letters (Pen Pals)
-AA and AAA Batteries
-CD's / DVD's (see SUPPORTERS "AMVETS Task Force DVD")
-Pens / Pencils
-Chapstick
-Disposable Cameras
-International Phone Cards (see SUPPORTERS "Cell Phones")
-Insect Repellent
-Playing Cards
-Cigars (I have been advised not to worry about the health issues as IEDs and bullets are far more dangerous)

Note: No Compressed Air Products (i.e. Hair Spray)
         No Glass Containers (use plastic containers)