How do I get free military care packages?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a free “Military Care Kit” with the necessary supplies for sending packages overseas, including boxes, packing tape and customs forms. Visit the USPS website to get your free kit, which will be shipped to you and arrive at your doorstep within 5 to 7 business days.

How do I find a soldier to send care packages?

If you don’t know a service member and want to send a package to a random soldier, you can visit AnySoldier.org to find a name and overseas mailing address for service members who have requested it.

How much does it cost to send military care packages?

The package costs $15.90 to send at retail, which is $2 less than the price for the same package if sent domestically. Stamps.com also will give you an additional discount of $2.10 off the USPS retail rate and free USPS Tracking, for items sent through Priority Mail.

What should a care package include?

Care package ideas:

  • Stress ball or fidget spinner.
  • Coffee (or a gift card to a coffee shop)
  • Water bottle.
  • Healthy snacks like granola bars, dried fruit, mixed nuts or trail mix.
  • Study supplies like notecards, highlighters, colored pens and sticky notes.
  • Candy and chocolate.
  • Chewing gum.
  • Stress relief candle.

What companies send care packages for troops?

Care Packages for Troops

  • AdoptaPlatoon Soldier Support Effort (BBB, GS)
  • Any Soldier Inc. (
  • Comfort for America’s Uniformed Services (CFC, GS)
  • Eagle’s Watch Foundation (CFC, GS)
  • For the Troops (GS, State of California Charity Registry)
  • Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. (
  • Hugs Project (The) (CFC, GS)

Do care packages get searched?

Depending on the region your soldier is deployed and shipping regulations, some things are not allowed in care packages. All packages are subject to search and if the materials are found, they will be thrown away and your soldier may get in trouble for it.

How big can care packages be?

Generally speaking, care packages and the like can be no bigger than 108 inches in circumference (total width all the way around plus total length all the way around), according to Military.com.

Does USPS give military discount?

The $2 discount is applied when the Priority Mail Large Flat-Rate Boxes are shipped to an APO/FPO destination. The America Supports You branded box will be available online, at select Post Offices near military bases, or by calling 800-610-8734.

What should I send my boyfriend in a care package?

Here are some staple items to include in the care package for your boyfriend.

  • Coffee.
  • Tea.
  • Olive oil.
  • Chocolate.
  • Cheese.
  • Wine To Go.
  • Brownies.
  • Sweets.