Inside
Make sure you pack new, non-perishable, non-war related items.
Suggested Items
- Clean a child: brush, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, etc.
- Educate a child: books, coloring books, crayons, markers, notepads, pencils, pens, sharpeners, solar calculators, etc.
- Amuse a child: balls, dolls, jump ropes, noise makers, stuffed animals, small instruments, toy cars, etc.
- Make a child smile: flashlights (with extra batteries), gum, hair clips, hard candy, hats, lollipops, mints, socks, sunglasses, toy jewelry, T-shirts, watches, etc.
- Make a connection: a card, a note you've written to your child, a photo of yourself or family, your name and address (you could receive a letter back)!
No, No's
- Aerosol cans
- Breakable items: snowglobes, glass mirrors
- Damaged or used items
- Items that melt: chocolate, tootsie rolls
- Liquids or lotions
- Medications or vitamins
- Perishable items: food
- War-related itemts: guns, knives, military figures
