How do I find a soldier to send care packages?

Use a partner organization

  1. Select your service branch.
  2. Look at the contact list for a profile that sparks your interest.
  3. Request the mail address of that contact.
  4. Fill up a box and send it off with the “Attn: Any Soldier” in the address.

What can you put in care packages for soldiers?

Here are some military care package ideas that are appreciated by service members:

  • Necessities, such as sunblock, socks, underwear, flip-flops, lip balm and powder.
  • Snacks, including chips, salsa, nuts, cookies, beef jerky, non-melting candy and trail mix in packaging that isn’t easily crushed.

Can you still send care packages to soldiers?

Military supporters can easily send care packages to deployed troops through the USO. There are multiple ways to send a care package to troops overseas. By donating through USO Wishbook, you’ll be symbolically donating a care package to a service member in need of just a little comfort.

How much does it cost to send care packages to soldiers?

The military care package kit from the United States Post Office is FREE. Zero dollars! And yes, while you can pick up flat rate boxes at your local post office for free, the USPS kit has everything you need and is conveniently shipped to your house.

How can I send care packages to troops for free?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a free “Military Care Kit” with the necessary supplies for sending packages overseas, including boxes, packing tape and customs forms. Visit the USPS website to get your free kit, which will be shipped to you and arrive at your doorstep within 5 to 7 business days.

How do I send a care package to a random soldier?

If you don’t know a service member and want to send a package to a random soldier, you can visit AnySoldier.org to find a name and overseas mailing address for service members who have requested it. OR you can scroll to the next section of this post and chose a company to do it for you!

How do I get free military care packages?

What can you not put in a military care package?

Here’s a few things to avoid:

  • DON’T send adult entertainment, alcohol or drugs (these items are illegal and can get the soldier in trouble)
  • DON’T send aerosols or pressurized products.
  • DON’T send firearms or ammunition (we’re already armed and this is illegal)
  • DON’T send perishable foods.

What can you not send in a military care package?

What to Send and What Not to Send in a Care Package

  • Alcohol.
  • Carbonated Beverages.
  • Drugs.
  • Cigarettes or Nicotine.
  • Explosives or Fireworks.
  • Flammable items, like lighter fluid.
  • Pornographic images.
  • Pork products (not allowed in Muslim countries)

How can I get free care packages?

To receive your free shipping supplies, simply visit the USPS website. Your kit will be shipped to you and arrive at your doorstep within 5 to 7 business days. Although these supplies are free, you still have to cover the cost of actual shipping. (Read through the USPS website for shipping guidelines and restrictions.)

Who gets the government care package?

It is provided by the Australian Government to help people aged 65 years and over to obtain the in-home care and support they need to stay living safely and independently in their own home for as long as possible.

Is it free to send care packages?

Parcels will be delivered free of charge from any Canada Post retail outlet to designated CAF bases, which will be forwarded through the CAF postal system to CAF members overseas.