The two items most requested by soldiers are baby wipes and phone cards (international cards are the

The two items most requested by soldiers are baby wipes and phone cards (international cards are the best value). Other items that are favorites of our troops are:

FOOD/SNACKS

Beef jerky and Slim Jims.

Cereal, instant oatmeal and Pop Tarts.

Chewing gum.

Coffee and tea bags.

Cookies and hard candy.

Crackers, chips, microwave popcorn and pretzels.

Dried fruits.

Drink mixes, hot cocoa packets.

Granola, fruit and cereal bars.

Nuts.

Peanut butter.

Powdered creamer.

Soups (dried or canned).

Sugar and sweetener.

Trail mixes.

PERSONAL

Aspirin and Tylenol.

Baby powder and foot powder.

Combs.

Deodorant.

Eye drops and saline nasal spray.

Hand and body lotions; face moisturizers.

Hand sanitizer.

Lip balm with sunscreen.

Mouthwash.

Shaving gel and razor.

Soap, shampoo and conditioner.

Sunscreen and bug repellent.

Toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss.

Towels and washcloths.

MISCELLANEOUS

Batteries.

CDs and DVDs.

Flip flops.

Games and cards.

Gym shorts, socks and T-shirts.

Magazines and books.

Paper, pens and stamps

Sunglasses.

Video games.

THINGs YOU SHOULDN’T SEND

No pork or pork products.

Nothing that can melt.

No homemade baked goods (military rule for soldiers’ safety).

No aerosol cans or glass containers.