FOODS Updated 5/5/14
WET WIPES “shower in a box” Microwaveable foods: (They have a can opener) (BEST is complex Carbs/Proteins/Fats) Easy Mac / Packages requiring “add water” only/ Meat, Meals in a package / Drink Mixes –Crystal Lite, Mio, milk, etc. powdered or liquid (their water has an odor and bad taste) / Sport Drink Powder /Bottled Water/Chocolate Drink (YooHoo, Nestle, etc.“shelf” milk in a jar) they have no milk / Fruit Juices / Canned/Package Meat (beef, chicken, shrimp, tuna, salmon, etc.) / Cookies, Oreos / cracker snacks / Pop Tarts / Pringles, Chips in containers / Fruit (canned, dried) / Hard Candies (unmeltable) Used for packing to fill empty spaces / individual cereal boxes/ Popcorn packets/Sunflower Seeds / Nuts / Chow Mein Noodles / Beef Jerky (Teriyaki, peppered, flavored) / Trail Mix / Peanut Butter / Jelly / Oat packages. UNMELTABLE, NON-PERISHABLE, NO PORK. They have a microwave, no refrigeration.Encouraging Notes and Letters (so important)
HARDWARE/MISC
Good Socks, white, green or black / Boot Liners / Head Lamp / Small Flashlights / Gun Cleaning Supplies /Oils, Q-tips,Pipe Cleaners / Batteries – all sizes but especially AA & AAA / Music /Fleece&Wool Blankets / Sticky Hanging Hooks / Multi tools / pocket knives / non aerosol cleaners / rags / bungie cords / Zip Ties / Tide Pods / Dryer Sheets / Dry Skin Care Products / Mole Skin / black or green head beanies / hand/foot warmers / gloves without fingers / Stick up Air Fresheners (the rooms stink, so do they lol)/ Wet Wipes /wall screws/ small tool kits/ rubber gloves/sponges/ unused rags/ Dust masks/ bandanas /carpentry tools/ Fly swatters/ fly paper/ mosquito netting/ bug repellent inplasticpump bottles/ individual Kleenex packets / Knitted scarves and hats - Winter is COLD - might be worn in the rooms but not out and will however be appreciated and cherished long after deployment is over. Anything personal will be a Blessing!!Non-aerosol or combustible products. Please feel free to add to this list.
PHARMACY
Wet Wipes ( shower in a box) / All Occasion Cards / Tylenol / Ibuprofen / Allergy Medicine / Vitamins / Sunblock / Cotton Swabs / Shave Lotion (not cream) / Foot Powder & Foot Care Products/ Chapstick / Contact Cleaning Solution / EYE DROPS & Lotions( very dry and dusty in Afghanistan) Nasal Moisturizer Spray/ Body Spray / Dry Shampoo / Men’s magazines & Books / Deodorant / Mach Razors & Blades / More Wet Wipes (to shower with) / Crosswords / SUDOKU / Puzzles / Games & Board Games / Word Search / Cards / For the Afghan Kids while they are out on patrol –small toys, pens & Pencils & notepads & Beanie Babies (easy to stuff in their uniform pockets and have ready) / laptop and DVD cleaning supplies Patriotic knick-knacks, USA flags, Hometown stuff, flag from your state, bandana, baseball hat, ball jersey, banners to tack on their walls or tents.LETTERS & PICTURES…..ANYTHING PERSONAL FROM TENNESSEE OR YOUR COUNTY!
You can add other items, give me a call if unsure, Susan Bailey 260-8320