Suggested List for our troops overseas – the “Shoebox Project” – Republican Women

of Clallam County (RWCC)

Candy

Candy (heat resistant) Fruit Breezes (throat drops Twizzlers

Correspondence

Writing paper and envelopes Pens/pencils

Dental

Floss Mouthwash Toothbrushes Toothpaste

Drink

Coffee (instant) Coffee creamer Gatorade Powdered drink mixes Ea mixes (sweet) or tea bags Kool-Aid Bursts (to freeze)

Food (including dry goods, snacks)

Sugar packetsBars (Clif or Balance) Beef jerky Canned fruit (pop-top cans) Cereal (in small boxes)

Condiments packages (ketchup, etc.)

Girl Scout cookies Granola bars Gum (no sticks) Oatmeal (instant) Pop-Tarts Ravioli (pop-top cans) Tuna kits

Games

Board games

Checkers (travel size) Chess (travel Size) Crossword puzzles Playing cards

Music

CD fanny packs CD’s Tapes

Printed Materials

Books (novels, short stories) Newspapers (local) Magazines

Toiletries/Hygiene

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

Other

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)