Suggested List for our troops overseas – the “Shoebox Project” – Republican Women
Candy (heat resistant) Fruit Breezes (throat drops Twizzlers
Writing paper and envelopes Pens/pencils
Floss Mouthwash Toothbrushes Toothpaste
Coffee (instant) Coffee creamer Gatorade Powdered drink mixes Ea mixes (sweet) or tea bags Kool-Aid Bursts (to freeze)
Sugar packetsBars (Clif or Balance) Beef jerky Canned fruit (pop-top cans) Cereal (in small boxes)
Girl Scout cookies Granola bars Gum (no sticks) Oatmeal (instant) Pop-Tarts Ravioli (pop-top cans) Tuna kits
Board games
Checkers (travel size) Chess (travel Size) Crossword puzzles Playing cards
CD fanny packs CD’s Tapes
Books (novels, short stories) Newspapers (local) Magazines
Baby wipes Chapstick Cold water wash (Woolite) Baby wipes Eye drops Deodorant Feminine hygiene (for female soldiers) Foot powder Hairbrushes Hand lotion Hand sanitizers (waterless) Nail clippers Q-tips Razors (disposable) Shampoo Soap Sunscreen Tissues (heave duty – ie Puffs) Toilet paper (including travel size) Tylenol (individual packets) Wash rags
American flags (small) Baggies (with zip lock) Batteries (AA, D…) Bug spray (must be packaged in zip-lock bag)Duct tape Disposable cameras Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, lots of batteries) Fans (battery-powered, small, with extra batteries)Fly strips Fly swatters Prepaid phone cards Shoe insole cushions Socks (cushioned) Sunglasses (black – no brand names) Sweatbands (or panti-liners for use in helmets)