Western North Carolina Blue Star Mothers

Items needed for Troop Support Run Boxes

  • Candy (heat resistant)
  • Snack cakes
  • Fruit Breezes (throat drops)
  • Cookies (heat proof)
  • Bars (heat proof, like granola)
  • Gum (no sticks)
  • Beef jerky
  • Twizzlers
  • Trail mix
  • Nuts
  • 100 Calorie packs
  • Any thing wrapped individually
  • Coffee (instant)
  • Tea bags
  • Coffee creamer
  • Tea mixes (powdered, sweet)
  • Gatorade (powdered)
  • Powdered drink mixes
  • Coffee flavorings (powdered)
  • Sugar packets
  • Condiments packages
  • Canned fruit
  • Cereal (in small boxes)
  • Oatmeal (instant)
  • Tuna Kits
  • Action Movie DVDs
  • CDs
  • Tapes
  • CD carriers
  • Writing Paper and Envelopes
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Books (paper back novels, short stories)
  • Joke books
  • Writing paper
  • Newspapers (local)
  • Magazines
  • Baby wipes
  • Cold water wash soap (Woolite)
  • Eye Drops
  • Femine hygiene products (for female soldiers)
  • Chapstick
  • Foot powder
  • Floss
  • Mouthwash
  • Toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste
  • Hairbrushes
  • Toilet paper (including travel size)
  • Hand sanitizers (waterless)
  • Nail clippers
  • Razors (disposable)
  • Soap
  • Sunscreen
  • Q-Tips
  • Tissues (heavy duty - i.e. Puffs)

            Hand Lotion

  • Shampoo
  • Tylenol (individual packets)
  • Wash Rags
  • Mole skin
  • Panty liners (guys use to absorb sweat in helmets)
  • Ziploc type bags Any Size
  • Batteries all sizes (AA's can be used in night vision goggles)
  • Small brushes for cleaning guns
  • Bug spray (put in zip-lock bag)
  • Duct tape
  • Short coils of rope
  • Miniature tool kits
  • Flashlights (mini/mag lite, extra bulbs, batteries)
  • Small battery powered fans (batteries)
  • International AT&T Prepaid Phone Card
  • Shoe insole cushions
  • Board games (travel size)
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Playing cards
  • Socks (cushioned) white
  • Sunglasses (black)
  • Sweatbands (for use in helmets)
  • Fly strips
  • Fly swatters