FOOD and SNACKS:
Beef Jerky / Slim Jims
Coffee (Ground or whole; instant or drip), Hot Chocolate packets, Herbal teas
Instant Drink Mixes (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, Crystal Light)
Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)
Tuna in foil pouches
Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars /
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins /
Gum / Hard Candy
Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars
Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese-Its
Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll-Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies


DRY and MICROWAVE FOOD:
Ramen Noodles / Cup-O-Soup / Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)
Popcorn / Chef-Boy-R-Dee / Mac n Cheese
Packaged Cookies / Girl Scout Cookies /
Cheese & Cracker packs
Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)
Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)
Cereal (Small, individual boxes)
Rice Krispie Treats (Store-bought only)
Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)


TOILETRIES:
Baby wipes (travel size)
Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)
Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser
Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)
Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)
Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins
Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)
Nasal Spray
Deodorant (travel size)
Razors (disposable: "Intuition" or "Mach 3" type)
Shaving Cream / Shaving Soap
Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q-tips)
Band-aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits
Lip balm / Chap Stick
Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)
Loufa Sponges / Buff Puffs / Washcloths
Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)
Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel
Bug Spray / DEET / Skin-So-Soft
Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)
Mouthwash (travel size)
Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss
Multi-vitamins are always needed
Breath Mints / Breath Strips
Lozenges / Cough Drops
Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers
Feminine Hygiene Products
Cotton Balls
Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets
Moleskin / Shoe Insole Cushions


ENTERTAINMENT and SPORTS:
Batteries: AA, AAA" and C are the most requested
DVD Movies (new or used)
Xbox Games (new or used)
PS2 Games (new or used)
Portable CD players / head phones
Small homemade gifts - little comforts of "home"
Pens & mechanical pencils
Stationery & Envelopes; blank cards to send home
Double-sided tape / Day planners / Small, Pocket Calendars
Crossword Puzzles / Word Search Books / Math Puzzle books / MAD LIBS / Logic Problems / Sudoku / Yo-Yo's, Dominoes, playing cards, poker chips, dice / Board games Nerf footballs / Whiffle balls / Mitts / Sports equipment/ Frisbees / Hackey sacks
Electronic handheld games
35 mm disposable cameras
Flash Drives, Thumb Drives for laptop computers
Linens: Pillow cases, twin sheets, towels (green & tan)
T-Shirts / Laundry Detergent / Small Flashlights (battery operated)
Air Fresheners
Socks: Black, Olive Green & White
Patriotic knick-knacks: USA flags, flags from your state, bandanas, baseball hats, football jerseys, banners /
Generic sunglasses
Alarm Clocks (Small in size; wind up or battery-operated)
Black or Green duct tape, small tool kits, dust masks, carpentry tools, Fly swatters, fly paper, mosquito netting, bug repellant in plastic pump bottles / Small toys & school supplies for local children / Holiday Decorations /

K-9 ITEMS IF APPROPRIATE
Science Diet DRY Dog Food, Kong toys, Latex Toys, Furminator® Brushes