G.I. AMERICA works with many organizations to get the needed supplies to our troops. With your help we can keep the deliveries rolling and bring some joy to our military family overseas.  Here are some of the things included in the packages that are sent. 

      

"TOP 10"
OF THE MOST NEEDED ITEMS

Beef Jerky/Slim Jims
Canned tuna
Pop Tarts
Hot Chocolate mix
Peanuts (small bags or tins)
Pringles or other canned chips
Microwave popcorn
Men's boxer shorts - the funnier the better! Gold Bond foot powder
Movie DVDs 

Your Donation Will Deliver The Following Ready-to-eat Food And Food Items.

Below is a selection of the various items that are inserted into the packages going to the troops. 

bulletKool Aid Singles (pre-sweetened)
bulletCrystal Lite Singles
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PRE-SWEETENED powdered drink mixes (Gatorade, Kool-Aid, etc)
bulletVanilla wafers ('Nilla Wafers)
bulletCoffee (ground; vacuum packs or small cans)
bulletCanned chili, ravioli, spaghetti-o's, etc.
bulletCanned stew, ready to eat
bulletBoxed or canned potato chips
bulletCanned salsa
bulletBean dip or other canned dip for chips
bulletCanned fruit
bulletCanned tuna or pouches of tuna
bulletStar-Kist tuna "Lunches To Go"
bulletStar-Kist Chicken "Lunches To Go"
bulletPower bars
bulletEnergy bars
bulletBreakfast bars
bulletCanned meat (chicken, turkey...)
bulletBoxed or canned cookies
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BEEF JERKY 
bulletKellogg® Pop Tarts
bulletTrail mix
bulletChewing gum
bulletCandy bars (Bit-o-Honey, PayDay, etc)
bulletPeanut butter in plastic container
bulletJelly in plastic container
bulletRitz crackers
bulletWheat Thin crackers
bulletRice Krispie bars
bulletGranola bars
bulletBREAKFAST CEREAL individual sized
bulletSMALL size hot sauce in plastic jars
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Cases of individual packets of mayo, relish, ranch dressing, mustard, hot sauce, sugar, creamer, etc. (Can be purchased at bulk-rate stores. These are used to create "spice and condiment packets" for the troops.)
bulletSmall manual can openers
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Ziplock baggies in snack, sandwich, quart, and gallon sizes. These are used to preserve freshness and prevent damage from leaks, plus the troops re-use them to keep other items fresh and clean.

PERSONAL & HYGIENE MFG PACKAGED 

bulletCool-Tie type neck wraps
bulletSunscreen
bulletInsoles for shoes
bulletFoot powder 
bulletEye drops 
bulletLip balm (Blistex, Carmex, etc.)
bulletEye wash
bulletTravel size pillows and pillowcases 
bulletTwin size bed sheets and pillow cases 
bullet1" paint brushes (to clean fine dust out of guns)
bulletFine makeup brushes (also to clean guns)
bulletTalcum powder - small size
bulletDeodorant (men's STICK deodorant) 
bulletBody wash for MEN - small size, plastic container 
— FRAGRANCE FREE if possible... or neutral fragranced body wash so men can use it.
bulletHand sanitizer - sm/med size 
bulletMouthwash - small plastic containers
bulletToothpaste (trial size is great!)
bulletToothbrushes, individually boxed
bulletT-shirts (new only) 
bulletBath towels and washcloths (new)
bulletHand Lotion - small to medium size
bulletBody Lotion - small to medium size - NEUTRAL fragrance or fragrance free
bulletSOFT 2-ply toilet paper (Charmin, Northern, etc...)
bulletPersonal/body wipes (or baby wipes)
bulletBand aids
bulletShampoo (small to medium size bottles)
bulletQuattroPro razors and refills
bulletMach 3 razors and refills
bulletDisposable razors, double or more bladed
bulletShaving gel (NOT aerosol) 
bulletAftershave gel (no glass bottles)
bulletThick cotton black socks 
bulletWhite crew socks 
bulletAnti-fungal socks (for rainy season)
bulletBlack shoe polish
bulletSoft cotton boxer shorts (the funnier the better) medium to X-large sizes (new only) 
bulletNail clippers
bulletEyeglass cleaner
bulletBounce sheets (for fleas), flypaper, mosquito coils (repellant)
bulletLaundry detergent TABLETS * or
bulletLaundry detergent in SMALL boxes *
* PLEASE: NO whitening, brightening, or bluing!! Just REGULAR, classic laundry detergent.
bulletInsect and mosquito repellant wipes
bulletTable top flashlights
bulletMag lights
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Ziplock baggies, snack size, quart size, gallon size and jumbo size (These are used to pack spillable items, and the troops re-use them for other things as well.)

FOR FEMALE PERSONNEL:

bulletHair bands
bulletHair clips
bulletSmall mirrors
bulletNon-aerosol hair spray
bulletHair gel
bulletFacial cleanser
bulletFacial moisturizer lotion

RECREATION:

bulletDisposable cameras
bulletHand held video games (poker, solitaire, etc.)
bulletPlaying cards
bulletPoker chips
bulletBoard games  up to 10" long box
bulletCrossword puzzles
bulletAA & AAA batteries
bulletCompact Disc players 
bulletMusic CDs 
bulletPersonal size DVD players 
bulletMovie DVDs 
bulletLaptop computers 
bulletModel car or airplane kits
bulletGlue, paint & brushes for model kits
bulletCURRENT sport or computer magazines
bulletFrisbees
bulletDominoes
bulletYo-yo's
bulletBaseballs and softballs
bulletBaseball catcher gloves 
bulletStationery, pens, envelopes, etc.
bulletBeanie Baby type small stuffed toys (for soldiers to give to local children)
bulletToy cars, matchbox size (for the children)
bulletAT&T International PHONE CARDS ( the kind that can be used to call FROM the Middle East TO the United States)

 WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO DONATE!

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