MILITARY CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM

Military Care Package Program

 If you or your organization would like to help support deployed troops, there are many ways to get involved. You can donate items such as food, instant coffee, and protein powder at one of our many drop off locations in SW Riverside County. The largest expense is shipping costs. Letters of support for our military are always welcome and appreciated and you can now send an e-card! Simply fill out the form and we will print it out and mail it with a care package overseas for you!

Questions? Send an email to military@MilVet.org or call 951-902-9681 for more information.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!

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MAKE A MONETARY DONATION

Can’t attend a care package event but would like to support deployed troops? Make a donation via credit card, Venmo, Paypal or check. All donations are tax-deductible and help provide hygiene items, nutrition, cards, and wish list items for troops overseas. We need your help now more than ever!

MilVet - 33040 Antelope Rd. #114 Murrieta, CA 92563 Tuesdays 1-4pm or by appointment.

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JOIN US AT A MILITARY CARE PACKAGE EVENT

Help us pack boxes! Simply RSVP by clicking here to choose a military care packing event. The cost is only $25 per event and includes all the materials needed to ship and pack a box, snacks and 5 raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes! We will provide the name and wish list of military members in need and the items.. You pick out which items you would like to send, write a message to your member and we will ship out your box. Click here to reserve your spot now!

DONATE ITEMS - DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Suggested items currently needed include hygiene items, snacks, and letters of support

Most Requested items:

Food Items:

  • Beef Jerky/Slim Jims

  • Microwavable Meals

  • Soups

  • Powdered single serve drink mixes

  • Protein and energy bars

  • Mexican candy

  • Single serve nuts and snacks

Hygiene

  • Disposable razors

  • Medicated foot powder

  • Gel deodorant

  • Body Wash

  • Packets of antibacterial hand wipes and unscented baby wipes

  • Entertainment

  • Word search/Soduko and crossword puzzle books

  • Playing cards and card games

  • Small electronic games

  • Stress balls

Most Needed Items:

  • Gallon, Quart, Sandwich, and Snack Sized Ziploc Bags (to make care packages)

  • Letters of encouragement for our troops

Food Items:

  • Candy/Sour Candy

  • Boxed Meals

  • Small boxed Cereal

  • Trail Mix/Nuts/Sunflower Seeds

  • Soup, Crackers

  • Cookies

  • Canned meats/Tuna packets

  • Granola Bars, Protein bars, breakfast bars

  • Energy Bars

  • Instant mac and cheese

  • Tea bags

  • Fruit snacks and fruit leather

  • Squeezable apple sauce

  • Nuts & seeds

  • Cookies

  • Pretzels

  • Chips (Pringle type containers best)

  • Crackers/cheese crackers

  • Corn Nuts

  • Trail Mix

  • Nut bars

  • Small cereal boxes (one serving)

  • Beef jerky

  • Pop Tarts

  • Kraft Easy Mac

  • Non-refrigerated microwavable meals

  • Instant soup (Lipton, Miso soup, ramen, etc.)

  • Cup a Noodles/noodle bowls

  • Canned soups/stews

  • Canned chili

  • Canned ravioli and spaghetti

  • Canned pop-top fruit

  • Candy

  • Chewing and bubble gum

  • Mints/Breath strips

Drinks

  • Powdered, sweetened drink mixes (Gatorade, Crystal Light, Kool-Aid)

  • Ground, Kcups or instant coffee

  • Tea bags

  • Hot chocolate

Hygiene and Toiletries

  • Unscented bar soap

  • Shampoo

  • Lotion

  • Toothpaste/Toothbrushes

  • Mouthwash (non-alcohol)

  • Dental floss

  • Q-Tips

  • Wet wipes

  • Deodorant (non-aerosol)

  • Disposable Razors (men’s and women’s)

  • Socks

  • Toothbrushes/toothpaste

  • Shampoo

  • Lip balm/gloss

  • Lotion

  • Eye drops

For Females

  • Hair bands/Bobby pins

  • Tampons

  • Maxi and mini pads

  • Oil-free face cleaner

  • Makeup remover

  • Nail kits (no nail polish or remover)

  • Mascara and makeup

Misc

  • Eye drops

  • Nose drops

  • Unscented baby wipes

  • Wet wipes

  • Shaving gel and powder (non aerosol)

  • Small Kleenex Packets

  • Anti-fungal creams

  • Band Aids

  • Medicated foot powder

  • Sunscreen

  • Cotton calf length socks

Entertainment & Leisure

  • Yo-Yo’s

  • Stickers

  • Dice

  • Hand held games and puzzles

  • Funny papers and crossword page from newspapers

  • Seasonal

  • Hand and foot warmers

  • Gloves

  • Neck Coolers

  • Sun glasses

  • Letter writing supplies

  • Board games (small)

  • Cards

  • Journals

  • Letters of support and encouragement are always the best part of a package

Restricted Items

Please DO NOT donate or include the following items in care packages:

  • AEROSOL CANS: (shaving cream, deodorant, hair products, silly string, etc)

  • EXPIRED/UNDATED ITEMS

  • FLAMMABLE ITEMS: matches, lighters, candles, etc.

  • NO HOMEMADE ITEMS PLEASE

You can also adopt a specific person! To view current special requests click here.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

You may drop off items for the military care packages at our storefront location at 33040 Antelope Rd #114 Murrieta, CA 92563 on Tuesdays between 1-5pm or with our community partners at any time (below) during their business hours or contact us for local pickup. If unable to drop off, please ship supplies/boxes to our mailing address:

MilVet

30777 Rancho California Rd #892521 Temecula, CA 92591

FRENCH VALLEY:

French Valley Library - 31526 Skyview Rd, Winchester, CA 92596 (951) 926-6636

MENIFEE:

Cal True Hardware - 26100 Newport Rd A-134 · Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 301-9968

Sun City Library - 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd Menifee, CA 92586 (951) 679-3534

MURRIETA:

MilVet Murrieta - 33040 Antelope Rd Ste 114 Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 902-9681 (Tuesdays 1-5pm only)

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches - 24635 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 445-4035

TEMECULA:

HealthStaff Training Institute - 27645 Jefferson Ave. Ste 116. Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 694-4784

WILDOMAR:

Wildomar Public Library - 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 471-3855

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Adopt-A-Troop - Pack a Care Package at Home

Are you or your organization interested in SUPPORTING A PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL OR UNIT? We have individuals and units available to support or you can pack a box for any service member. Click here to choose from a list of currently deployed servicemen and women to see if they have special requests listed here. Then obtain a free medium or large flat-rate shipping box from the Post Office. Fill your box with a mix of snacks, nutrition and hygiene items. Be sure to write a letter to your member! Please place spillable items in a plastic bag. When your box is complete, drop it off at one of our locations above or call us for local pick up. It’s that easy!

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SHOP AT HOME AND HAVE DONATIONS DELIVERED TO US FOR PACKING

You can now shop online and have your items delivered to us for packing! This is great for those who are wondering what the most needed items are and to purchase items remotely. We are registered with Target and Amazon.

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WRITE TO A DEPLOYED SERVICE MEMBER

Letters of support for our military are always welcome and appreciated as well and you can now send an e-card! Simply fill out the form and we will print it out and mail it with a care package overseas for you!

https://www.milvt.org/ecard

If you would like to mail a card please send them to:

MilVet - 33040 Antelope Rd. #114 Murrieta, Ca 92563

SIGN UP A LOVED ONE TO RECEIVE MONTHLY CARE PACKAGES

If your active duty military member is currently deployed, we invite you to send them a care package from MilVet along with messages of support from the community. The only information we need is the following:

  • Military Member's Full Name, Title and Branch

  • Complete shipping address

  • Photo preferred

  • Favorite Foods or Wish Items

  • Deployment Start and estimated End Date

  • Your Name, City of Residence, and Phone Number

Please send an email to: military@milvet.org or click here for to fill out a request form.