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We are proud to be a collection point for Packages From Home. Please feel free to drop off needed items at Mesa Market Place Swap Meet's office.
They need everything that's listed below. They also appreciate caring notes to be included in each Care Package. And of course, they can always use money for postage.
Make sure to use the coupon below to enjoy a discounted breakfast in our Food Court when you drop off your donations! It's our way to say 'Thank you!'
Packages From Home is located on the Phoenix Memorial Hospital Campus in downtown Phoenix. Their address is 1201 South 7th Avenue, Suite #70, Phoenix, AZ 85007. Their phone number is 602-253-0284.
Their packing facility is a marvel to see. Schedule a visit when you can. |
Top items needed for the troops:
Hygiene:
- Foot or body powder - @ Dollar Store
- Toilet paper
- Eye drops - @ dollar store
- Tee shirts
- Boxer shorts - med , large, X L
Food:
- Single drink mix ( crystal lite, Wylers)
- Pop tarts
- Canned soup (10.5 oz)
- Microwave Pop Corn
- Jelly plastic jar (14 to 16 oz)*(goose neck works best, but the jars at the Dollar Store work well, too.) No glass please!
More great stuff they need
Food:
- Drink mix singles (Crystal Lite, Gatorade...) on sale @ Walgreens
- Coffee (ground, vacuum pak or small cans-1 lb or smaller) - Tea bags
- Slim Jims ( short 0.28 oz per stick)
- Canned Chili, Ravioli, Spaghetti-O's, Soup, Stew...(15 oz to 20 oz)
- Top Ramen soup/noodle mix ( 3 oz ) Square packs
- Canned fruit (5 oz to 16 oz)
- Canned tuna, chicken, or turkey (6 oz to 8 oz)
- Granola bars, Power bars or Energy bars
- Rice Krispie Treats, Snack Crackers - individual size (1 oz to 2 oz)
- Hot Chocolate - Individual size)
- Jelly, squeezable, in plastic containers (20.5 oz)
- Peanut butter in plastic containers- (16 oz to 18 oz)
- Nuts - cashews, peanuts, corn nuts, sunflower seeds, trail mix ... (1.5 oz to 6 oz)
- Fruit snacks - individual size (1 oz to 3 oz)
- Condiments - Individual packets - mustard, relish, ketchup, mayonnaise, creamer, sugar, salt & pepper, sweetener,
- Tabasco sauce (2 oz size)
- Saltine Crackers
Hygiene:
- Foot Powder - Gold Bond etc. (small size 1 oz to 3 oz)
- Eye Drops (for desert environment)
- Lip Balm (Blistex, Carmex, Chapstick etc.)
- Sunscreen - (6 oz to 8 oz)
- Men's Deodorant (Stick type - NOT anti-perspirant) 0.5 oz to 3oz)
- Lotion, cleanser and/or moisturizer, cream...(1 oz to 5 oz)
- Shampoo & Conditioner travel size (1 oz to 3 oz)
- African-American hair products
- Hand Sanitizer - small and medium size (2 oz to 8 oz)
- Wet wipes (unscented-baby wipes)
- Tampons
- Disposable razors - (Quatro Pro and Mach 3 preferred - with refills)
- Shaving cream ( 2 to 5 oz)
- Socks - Men's and ladies'
- T-shirts - medium, large, & extra large - new only please
- Boxer shorts - medium, large, and extra large
- Toothbrushes, individually packaged
- Toothpaste - trial or small size are great
- Band aids
- Bounce unscented dryer sheets
- Toilet Paper
- Tissue Packs - travel size
- Bug Repellent
- Cool ties
Recreation - New or gently used:
- Paperback books, Music CD's-, DVD's
- Board Games, puzzles, models, dominoes
- Hand held games ( poker , solitaire...)
- Puzzle books (crossword, Sudoku, word search, Ken-Ken)
- Ping Pong paddles / balls & nets
- Sports equipment and nets
- Video games & Systems PS2, PS3, X Box , Wii ( used in working condition)
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We are a collection point for Packages From Home! 