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Santa Ynez Valley Support the Troops Association Care Package Contents Here are some of the specific items that our soldiers and marines ask for: International phone calling cards (The #1 item requested. We enclose a card of 300 minutes and ask them to share with their unit. Jerky of all sorts; the 2nd most-requested item. Good to put in their packs while on patrol. Snacks of all sorts, including these favorites: Chewing Gum, Hard Candy, Cookies, Trail Mix Bars, Protein Bars. Wet Ones/handy wipes (individually and in packages) Hand Sanitizer Toothbrushes/Floss/Toothpaste Q-tips Soap/body wash deodorant Instant warmer (hand and foot warmer) in the winter Small red, green or blue lens LED lights (the tiny ones the size of a quarter) Small compasses DVD Movies/board games/books, and magazines T-Shirts Moisturizer/Sun Block Feminine hygiene (not much reaches the Forward Operating Bases) Socks Toys and school supplies for the children Letters of encouragement and thanks. The contents of each care package, including shipping, cost approximately $75.00. Each care package is custom-prepared at the request of the soldier/marine in the field. Web Design and Hosting by: Comware International, Inc.