We interviewed several women who are currently served or recently served, and they all agree that basic items for the rest of us actually mean so much to them. Items on their wishlist include the following (trial sizes are great!):
- deep conditioner, leave-in conditioners
- flavored chapstick/lip balm
- facial moisturizers and other skin care products
- nice smelling soaps
- nice smelling shampoos & conditioners
- hand sanitizer
- lipgloss
- eyeliner
- mascara
- facial masks
- fashion/women’s magazines
- romance/mystery novels
- manicure/pedicure items like nail polish, polish remover, nail files
- sunblock
- feminine hygiene products
- blank postcards and nice stationery
- Gallon Sized Ziploc Bags
- Shipping Tape
If you are a female servicewoman and you think there are items that we may have forgotten on our list, let us know! E-mail contact AT operationcourage DOT org
We continue to accept donated items that are new, not expired, unused and never opened. Individual or bulk donations accepted.
Currently, product donations may be sent to:
OCIB 9871 Carmel Mountain Rd. San Diego, CA 92129Care packages are packaged and shipped for FREE by Operation Courage is Beautiful. Nominate a troop member by submitting a nomination form.
A frequently deployed soldier also recommended the following:
Anti-bacterial wipes
Via instant coffees
Instant drink mixes (Arizona makes a few)
Healthy snacks
Crossword puzzles/sudoku…
Gum
A handwritten note