3 Companies that send FREE Care Packages for Soldiers
While the holiday season is a major time for giving, what stops us from doing it year-round? Is it the time and effort? The cost? The planning and logistics of everything? Only you can answer that question to know the real root reason. When it comes to showing support to our troops overseas, did you know that there are actually 3 companies that send free care packages to soldiers?
Giving to people who are here with us each and every day is a little simpler, it seems. Why? Well, we see them or talk to them on a daily basis. We interact with them and spend our time with them whenever we want. Pretty fortunate, right? What some of us may forget at times, are the men and women who are fighting for us to have the freedoms to do what we choose. While they are in our hearts and our minds, many of them may not be physically here during the year. And while our thoughts are with them, they may sometimes get overlooked in our gift-giving ways due to their location.
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How You Can Find COMPANIES THAT SEND FREE STUFF TO DEPLOYED MILITARY?
After doing research, you’ll find that there are several companies that will ship care packages to deployed soldiers absolutely free. No catch, nothing owed, and nothing ever expected in return. In the eyes of the company, it’s their way of also being able to thank our military for all they do for us day in and day out. It is possible to keep the gift-giving going year-round as well in all aspects of our lives with a little time, effort, and research.
- Search online for companies that show their support for our military. Simply googling “free” care packages for soldiers can be a great way to start your search.
- Ask family or friends if they are aware of any companies that send care packages without any cost to you. Just because you may not have the information doesn’t mean that someone else won’t.
- Be open to ways to send care packages to your soldier. Remember that the content of care packages can vary, so think outside the box when researching companies to try to connect well. Care packages can include food, toiletries, books or even just a bunch of handwritten letters from all their family and friends.
While there are many companies out there that offer to send care packages, here are 3 companies that send free care packages to soldiers and troops. Again, this isn’t all-encompassing but it is a great place to start! (and don’t forget to do your research to find more! Show your troop in your life some love!)
3 Companies that Send FREE care packages to Soldiers
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Hershey care package
Yes, that Hershey’s. The yummy, delicious, can’t take just one bite Hershey’s. Want to send your soldier some free chocolate? Best. Care Package. Ever. It seems that Hershey’s Military Care Package Program has been doing this program for several decades and they state that they have sent THOUSANDS of care packages overseas. Who wouldn’t love a sugary snack pick me up???! Check out the request form here!
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San Francisco Bay Coffee
Another clear winner in my book. I can’t imagine not having access to coffee…and running out? Nightmare. San Francisco Bay Coffee has request forms to ship coffee directly on their site so what are you waiting for? Get headed that direction via this link!
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Operation Gratitude
Not only does Operation Gratitude send care packages to troops, but they also send care packages to the Children of Deployed Troops, Veterans, and First Responders. <3 Contacting a company that is so gracious to work with a wide variety of the military community is absolutely amazing. Get more info easily here.
While those companies have gone above and beyond in offering to send free care packages to soldiers, don’t forget the power that you have as well to create your own care packages. Amazon is a great site that has so many items to buy and ship directly with notes of love attached.
Items to include in your care packages for soldiers:
Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, Original Flavor, 16 OunceGirl, Wash Your Face:Extra Polar Ice Sugarfree Gum, 15 Count, Pack of 10Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, 20 Count
Care packages can include things such as Kleenex, books, jerky, nuts, gum….research items that can be shipped overseas and create your own fun care package! (Seriously do your research because you don’t want to ship something that isn’t allowed!) There are ways to continue to gift give year-round, for all the special people in our lives.
Do you know any other companies that send care packages?
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Tanvi Rastogi says
I did not know that these companies send care packages … I appreciate you sharing this information. This is the time to remember the soldiers who are spending the holidays away from family for the sake of their country!
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Cleo says
This is such nicely refreshing news to hear. So nice that companies do this for people that fight for their country – and rightly so! 😀
Jagriti Roy says
I become overwhelmed to know that some companies are thinking beyond just the business profits.. It’s a nice idea to share some love with those army people because they are the reason for which we can sleep safely everyday in hour house.. Thank you for sharing this information .. ☺
Sudipta says
It is wonderful to know what these organisations are doing for the soldiers. In fact this is much beyond the CSR initiatives of many companies. Your article was an interesting read.
Kelly says
I had no idea that any of these companies did that! How wonderful! I hope all of our soldiers received care packages this holiday season.
Josselyn R says
I did not know that these companies send care packages !! I’ll definitely use it and share with others
Karla says
This makes me so happy! I knew that as a community we can send our troops whatever we want. I didn’t realize that companies did that as well. Thanks for the research.
Alaina Monster says
As a wife of a veteran, I love this post! Giving back is so great, especially this time of year.
Fabiola Zefi says
WOW, I had no idea companies do that. That’s very sweet
Ithfifi says
You are SO right, it shouldn’t just be assigned to Christmas or Thanksgiving (which I don’t celebrate as I am English) I had no idea these companies did this but it is such a wonderful gesture to those working so hard on such important things.
Ellie Plummer says
I never knew about this but this is such a wonderful idea and completely selfless of these companies.
NICOLE FLINT says
Being from a military family, I had no idea these companies send free care packages! Great for the holidays since they are away from their families!
Evelina says
Such a great initiative for companies to take part in. This would definitely encourage me to use their products instead of their competitors.
Ariel says
This is such a beautiful article. I did not actually know any of these companies send packages to soldiers. This is amazing, thank you for sharing.
Angela Ricardo Bethea says
I adore those companies who did such great deeds. I salute you for that. That is a nice thing to imitate
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Mira says
wow, I had no idea these companies did this for military families. Great resource. thanks for sharing.
Donella says
What a wonderful resource! You’re so right… it’s easy to overlook those we don’t see often in our normal day-to-day gift giving. My son and I are embarking on a summer kindness project as soon as he finishes school this week, and we will definitely add a care package for the troops to our list. Thank you for this important reminder!
Thena says
That is so great! It’s so easy and simple to do. Thank you for supporting our troops!
Susan says
As a veteran, wife of an active duty military member, daughter and sister of veterans, I know how much a care package means to deployed troops. Companies that send care packages to troops and their families are companies that I can get behind. Can’t wait to share with all my friends.
Thena says
Thank you for your service and for the service of your family! <3
Heather says
This is a great resource for our Girl Scout troop. We’re always on the lookout for impactful service projects. Thanks for all the great ideas here.
Thena says
Thank you! I hope it’s helpful!
Joyce Marrero says
This is great information and I am so happy to have found it.
Thena says
Yay!
Erin says
I’m glad to know about these companies! I’m pinning this for later reference! Thanks for sharing!
Thena says
So glad it can help! Thank you!
Andrea says
I didn’t realize that there were companies that did this, but how awesome!! What a great way to support our troops!
Thena says
It’s such a simple way to show them you care!
Jamie Yonash says
This is such great information! I think supporting our troops is very important and this makes it even easier to do!
Thena says
So true!
Tamara says
3 Companies that send FREE Care Packages to Soldiers While the holiday season is a major time for giving, what stops us from doing it year round? Is it the time and effort? The cost? The planning and logistics of everything?
Thena says
It does need to be done all year long, I agree!
Candie Duckworth says
I am a mother and this helped me!
Thena says
That’s wonderful!
Kelly says
Hershey’s no longer sends free packages. 🙁 This is on their website.
While The Hershey Company no longer fulfills individual care package requests, we are excited to announce that we are now partnering with the USO to include Hershey’s products in USO Care Packages, which reach service members deployed around the world. You can learn more about the reach and impact of the USO Care Package Program here – and one way you can personally make an impact is to share a message of support with service members. Visit FORCE.USO.org and share your appreciation and gratitude for our Armed Forces. The messages you submit will be streamed onto digital displays over 200 USO locations worldwide.
Thena says
Thank you so much! I’ll get this updated asap!
iren says
Very good information thanks so much!
Libby Markway says
Great info, thanks for sharing it!