SNACKS

This category is an easy one. Basically, if you can eat it out of your pantry with no prep, it’s a winner! These items are ones where temperature and climate shouldn’t be an issue.

Crackers
Chips
Packaged cookies
Nuts and trail mix
Mints
Gum
Popcorn

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Coffee and drink mix

Our heroes need caffeine! Almost everyone asks for coffee and creamer. For the most part they ask for K-Cups. Drink mixes offer a quick and easy alternative to, the always available, water! Hydration is important, but it should never be boring. Many service members have access to a Keurig. Some options include…

Coffee K-Cups
Shelf-stable creamer (CoffeeMate, International Delight, etc.)
Electrolyte mix (Liquid IV, Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Propel, etc.)
Water enhancers (i.e Mio)

Don’t forget to include a personal note, child’s artwork, post card or some other personal communication with your hero!

We often get asked what should go in a care package being sent to a deployed service member. We believe in supporting our deployed troops in practical and personal ways and sending a care package is the perfect way to show love and support. Below are some categories of items that our registered heroes ask for the most. These are affordable and fun items that are really wanted and always appreciated!

Protein

Our Heroes love working out and often request protein products. It’s a good idea to ask your Hero if they are on a restrictive diet. These items can get pricey and you’d hate to send some of these items to find they are eating a plant-based diet. Most will share their items if they won’t eat them themselves, but it’s always a better feeling when your Hero can use everything you take the time to send. Here are some recommendations.

Protein Powder (it packs best if it is in a bag vs. a tub)
Protein bars (Cliff Bars, Lara Bars, etc.)
Beef Jerky
Fitness supplements like Pre-Workout

CONDIMENTS and treats

Heroes have access to many nutritional meals, but they can get monotonous! Condiments from back home can provide a nice break to the “same ol same ol” and sometimes add some flavor from home. It’s a good practice for ALL of these to go into a zipper bag before packed in your HeroBox!