Planet members and their kids serving in Iraq and Afghanistan need our support.

[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by JohninGpt

In my experience, no one was very particular about what got mailed to us, but they watched what we mailed home like a hawk.

I did get several bottles in the mail.

How does this list look? Whats not on there there the troops appreciated?

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

(no cans)

Protein Powders

/ Protein Bars / Cliff Bars
*NO CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS accepted from MARCH to OCTOBER (it will melt in high temperatures!)
Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins
Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped)
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 SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup‐O‐Soup: just add water)
NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)
MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef‐Boy‐R‐Dee, Mac'n'Cheese...)
COOKIES / Girl Scout Cookies (with chocolate: Oct. ‐ Feb. only!)
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:

NO HOTEL SAMPLES!

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