An organization of military parents dedicated to the support and encouragement of military personnel and their families.

                                           Drop Off Locations Below

ITEMS FOR TROOPS (based on actual troop suggestions)

Food Items* (individual sizes are best):

• BEEF JERKY- (the #1 requested item),  pepper jerky, slim jims
• Tuna or Chicken Creations / Lunch Kits with condiments
• Individual Microwavable foods- Easy Mac, canned soups, stews, etc  
• Instant Oatmeal or Cream of Wheat packets

Drink Items (smaller containers please):

• Tea- herbal/flavored (in individually wapped)
• Good Ground Coffee
• Creamer and sweetener and sugar packets
• Pre-sweetened powdered drink mixes (Crystal Light, Gatorade, lemonade, etc.)
• Hot Chocolate/Hot Cider Packets

Snack Items* (individual sizes are best):

• Breakfast Bars, Granola Bars, Protein Bars
• Microwavable Popcorn/Chex Mix
• Chips- (in cardboard containers only)- Pringles, Fritos, Doritos
• Nuts – pistachios, peanuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, corn nuts
• Trail Mix
• Salsa (no glass containers)

Candy/Sweet Items:

• Candy- gummy bears, jelly beans, red vines, twizzlers
• GUM, Breath Mints
• Fruit Snacks
• Rice Krispie Treats
• Cookies- chocolate chip, Oreos, oatmeal, Girl Scout Cookies

Hygiene/Clothing Items:

• Good razors & shaving cream (non aerosol)
• Body wash (smaller size) NO BARS OF SOAP PLEASE
• Shampoo, Conditioner, Lotion (smaller size)
• Deodorant (no aerosol)
• Toothpaste/toothbrushes
• Good quality boot socks for women and men – black, green
• Boxer Type underwear - all sizes
• Tee Shirts- all sizes
• Sports bras/panties
• Sunscreen

Recreation:

• Puzzle & word game books
• Hand held or board games (small size)
• Disposable Cameras
• Batteries all sizes in original packaging-including Lithium 123 size for flashlights
• Squishy Balls, Velcro Darts, Nerf footballs, (Any small sport type)
• Recent magazines- especially sports,  car, health, women’s  (not older than 3 months!)
• DVDs (TV series, comedy movies, NO VHS tapes please)
• CDs- Rock, Country, R&B, Rap, Alternative

Miscellaneous:

• Small plastic bowls to heat microwavable items
• Zip Lock Baggies (snack and sandwich sizes)

*No Home-Baked Goods              *No Perishable Foods                   *No Pork Products

                                CARDS AND LETTERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED!
 
If you donate in-kind gifts, please consider a donation for postage to ship these items. One package
costs $12 to ship. We are now using PayPal to accept your online donations.

Donation Drop Off Locations:

• Postal Solutions  *  4733 Torrance Blvd * Torrance * (310) 371-7184
• Coast Christian School * 525 Earle Lane (off 190th Street) * Redondo Beach * (310) 798-5668
• Ship 'N Mail Express * 1536 W 25th Street * San Pedro * (310) 514-8631