FOOD and SNACKS (individually wrapped):

Beef Jerky / Slim Jims

Instant Drink Mixes packages(Gatorade, Kool]Aid, Crystal Light)

Pumpkin Seeds / Sunflower Seeds (salted)

Tuna in foil pouches (no cans)

Protein Powders / Protein Bars / Cliff Bars

*NO CHOCOLATE PRODUCTS

Small packages of Hard Pretzels / Cheetos / Fritos / Chex Mix / Wheat Thins

Gum and Hard Candy (must be individually wrapped)

Granola Bars / Power Bars / Cereal Bars

Small Packs of Fig Newtons, Oreos, Cheese]Its

Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Granola, Fruit Roll]Ups / Fruit By The Foot / Fruit Gummies

DRY SOUP: (Ramen Noodles / Cup]O]Soup: just add water)

NUTS: Peanuts, Mixed Nuts (salted)

MICROWAVE FOOD (Popcorn, Chef]Boy]R]Dee, Mac'n'Cheese...)

Cheese & Cracker packs

Condiments, Spices; Sugar; Salad Dressing (no glass jars)

Oatmeal Packs (Instant: just add water)

Cereal (Small, individual boxes)

Rice Krispie Treats (Store]bought only)

Caffeinated gum or candy (to stay alert)

TOILETRIES: NO HOTEL SAMPLES!

Baby wipes (travel size)

Liquid Hand Sanitizer (travel size)

Body Wash, Liquid Soap, Facial Cleanser

Shampoo /Conditioner (travel size)

Hair Gel (for female troops to pull hair back)

Combs / Brushes, Bobby Pins

Eye Drops (i.e. Visine)

Nasal Spray

Deodorant (travel size)

Razors (disposable: "Intuition" or "Mach 3" type)

Shaving Cream / Shaving Soap (in boxes or tubes; NO CANS of Shaving Cream, please!)

Cotton Swabs (i.e. Q]tips)

Band]aids, Gauze Pads, First Aid Kits

Lip balm / Chap Stick

Baby Powder & Foot Powder (travel size)

Tissues (individual packs; travel size only)

Sunblock, SPF 45, Zinc, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel-small size only

Bug Spray / DEET / Skin]So]Soft

Hand & Body Lotion / Moisturizer (travel size)

Mouthwash (travel size)

Toothpaste & Toothbrushes & Dental Floss

VITAMINS (multi]vitamins are always needed!)

Breath Mints / Breath Strips

Lozenges / Cough Drops

Nail files / Emery Boards / Nail Clippers

Cotton Balls

Tylenol, Motrin, Advil or Aspirin Packets

Moleskin

Shoe Insole Cushions (gel kind is best)

The following items cannot be accepted!

HOME-BAKED FOOD
GLASS BOTTLES or GLASS JARS
AEROSOL CANS or SPRAYS
EXPIRED FOOD
CANNED FOOD
LIGHTERS, MATCHES or LIGHTER FLUID
HOTEL SAMPLES