Can you still send care packages to soldiers?
The Department of Defense does not operate a program for members of the general public to send care packages and holiday mail to deployed service members. However, those wishing to send materials to service members can do so by contacting any of the various non-DOD military service organizations who still do this work.
How much does a military care package cost?
The military care kit from the United States Post Office is FREE. Zero dollars! And yes, while you can pick up flat rate boxes at your local post office for free, the USPS military kit has everything you need and is conveniently shipped to your house.
How do I send a care package to the US military?
You can ship care packages to military addresses at domestic prices, even if you’re sending mail overseas. USPS® provides free military shipping kits, help with customs forms, military address tips, shipping restriction lists by country, and free package pickup when your shipment is ready to go.
How can I send care packages to troops for free?
The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a free “Military Care Kit” with the necessary supplies for sending packages overseas, including boxes, packing tape and customs forms. Visit the USPS website to get your free kit, which will be shipped to you and arrive at your doorstep within 5 to 7 business days.
Is shipping to military free?
USPS does not ship to military bases for free, but they do ship to international bases at domestic prices. What is this? In many cases, that is a steep discount for what would normally be quite pricey shipping services, including for Priority Mail and Priority Express.
Can military get free shipping?
You must provide your rank and military shipping address (APO, FPO, military base, US Embassy, or ship) and you must be active-duty. US government employees with APO or FPO addresses also qualify for free shipping (please provide job description and APO or FPO address).
What do soldiers like in care packages?
Here are some military care package ideas that are appreciated by service members: Necessities, such as sunblock, socks, underwear, flip-flops, lip balm and powder. Snacks, including chips, salsa, nuts, cookies, beef jerky, non-melting candy and trail mix in packaging that isn’t easily crushed.