Since all of the items need to fit into one box we are asking that the items donated for the boxes be small. Following is a list of suggestions:
Food: (items should be individually packaged)
Drink flavoring packets for water bottles
Premade mixes (in envelopes not boxes)
Gum
Candy rolls (Lifesavers, Mentos)
Cookies, chips, crackers (packaged for
lunches
Fruit snacks
Cocoa mixes
Instant oatmeal
Jerky (except for Brazil)
Individually wrapped candies/chocolates
Peanut Butter (the small to go packages)
Notes, Letters & Cards- the missionaries love to hear from those at home and this is a perfect time to send them a note of love and support.
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Office supplies:
Postage Stamps
Pens/mechanical pencils
Paper
Envelopes
Thank you cards
Post-it notes
Stickers (to hand out to children)
Small notebooks
Hygiene supplies:
Non-aerosol deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Comb/brush
Bar soap
Disposable razors
Chapstick
Hand warmers
Clothing:
Dark Socks (Elders)
Neck Ties (Elders)
Scarves
Mittens/gloves
Shoe insoles
Black shoe laces (Elders)
***PLEASE DO NOT DONATE: anything liquid or glass (these items cannot be sent through the USPS system), large packages or boxes (take up too much space in the box). The above items will not be included in this year’s packages.
