MILITARY CARE PACKAGE PROGRAM

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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.



***October 1, 2026 - November 1, 2026 is the official BATTLE OF THE CITIES collection period! For more information about how to support your city, attend the packing event or to sponsor, please visit www.milvet.org/battle2026 ***


WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!


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.

Venmo - @milvet Paypal.me/milvetorg

DONATE HERE

JOIN US AT A MILITARY CARE PACKAGE EVENT

Help us pack boxes! There is a suggested donation of $25 per adult and includes all the materials needed to ship and pack a box, snacks, raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes! Your donation helps us with shipping costs. 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.

To reserve your spot, please visit our homepage at www.milvet.org and scroll down to view upcoming events. Click on the flyer for more information and to RSVP. Please note that some of the smaller care package events can fill up quickly so be sure to RSVP ahead of time to save your spot! Please email ceo@milvet.org if you have any questions at all.

DONATE ITEMS - DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Suggested items 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

  • Word search/Sudoku and crossword puzzle books

  • Playing cards and card games

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

  • Small boxed Cereal

  • Trail Mix/Nuts/Sunflower Seeds

  • Soup, Crackers

  • Cookies

  • Canned meats/Tuna packets

  • Granola Bars, Protein bars, breakfast bars

  • Energy/Nut Bars

  • Instant mac and cheese

  • Fruit snacks and fruit leather

  • Cookies

  • Pretzels

  • Chips (Pringle type containers best)

  • Crackers/cheese crackers

  • Small cereal boxes (one serving)

  • Beef jerky

  • Pop Tarts

  • Non-refrigerated microwavable meals

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

  • Cup a Noodles/noodle bowls

  • Canned soups/stews

  • Canned chili

  • Canned pop-top fruit

  • Gum/Mints/Breath strips

Drinks

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

  • Ground, K-cups or instant coffee

Hygiene and Toiletries

  • Shampoo/Conditioner

  • Shower Gel

  • Lotion

  • Toothpaste/Toothbrushes

  • Mouthwash (non-alcohol)

  • Dental floss

  • Q-Tips

  • Wet wipes

  • Deodorant (non-aerosol)

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

  • Socks

  • Lip balm/gloss

  • Lotion

  • Eye drops

For Females

  • Hair bands/Bobby pins

  • Tampons/Maxi and mini pads

  • Oil-free face cleaner

  • Mascara and makeup

Misc

  • Eye drops

  • Wet wipes

  • Shaving gel and powder (non aerosol)

  • Small Kleenex Packets

  • Band Aids

  • Medicated foot powder/Anti-fungal creams

  • Sunscreen

  • Cotton calf length socks

Entertainment & Leisure

  • Seasonal

  • Hand and foot warmers

  • Neck Coolers

  • Letter writing supplies

  • Board games (small)/Hand held games and puzzles

  • 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.

LOCAL 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. If unable to drop off, please ship supplies/boxes to our mailing address at: MilVet 30777 Rancho California Rd #892521 Temecula, CA 92591

CALIMESA:

City Hall - 908 Park Avenue, Calimesa, CA 92320

CANYON LAKE:

Canyon Lake City Hall - 31516 Railroad Canyon Road Canyon Lake CA 92587 (M-TH 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m)

FRENCH VALLEY:

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

HEMET:

City Hall - 445 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92543

LAKE ELSINORE:

City Hall - 130 S Main St, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530

MENIFEE:

City Hall - 29844 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92586

Sun City Library - 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd (951) 679-3534

MURRIETA:

Chapel Coffee - 24941 Washington Ave

City Hall - 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562

Crossfit by Overload - 41765 Elm St #101

DeForest Chiropractic - 41660 Ivy St

Essential Ink - 25377 Madison Ave Ste 103

Graze Craze - 24530 Village Walk Place

Miller Jones Mortuary & Crematory - 26855 Jefferson Ave Ste A, Murrieta, CA 92562

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

Murrieta City Hall - 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort - 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd

Murrieta Public Library - 8 Town Square

Murrieta Senior Center - 5 Town Square

Murrieta Unified School District Sites - 41870 Mcalby Ct

Orchard Church - 39777 Avenida Acacias, Murrieta, CA 92563

SRCAR - 26529 Jefferson Ave

Twisted Spoons Ice Cream Cereal Bar - 40575 California Oaks Rd Ste D-3

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches -24635 Madison Ave (951) 445-4035

NORCO:

American Legion Post 328 - 3888 Old Hamner Rd. Norco, CA 92860

TEMECULA:

PRIMARY DROP-OFF LOCATION - City of Temecula- Ronald J Parks Community Recreation Center - 30875 Rancho Vista Road Temecula (951) 694-6480 (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm)

  1. American Legion Family Post 1989 - Paseo Del Sol Clubhouse - 32628 Leena Way Temecula 92592 (Mon – Fri 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 6pm)

  2. Anointed Martial Arts - 27464 Commerce Center Drive, Suite K Temecula (951) 265-4240 (Mon - Thur 3 to 7pm)

  3. California Coast Credit Union - 32170 Temecula Pkwy Bldg. C Temecula 92592 (877) 495-1600 x 2181 (Mon-Fri 9am -5pm, Sat. 9am - 2pm)

  4. City of Temecula Civic Center - 41000 Main St, Temecula 92590 (951) 694-6444

  5. Crowne Hill Elementary - 33535 Old Kent Rd Temecula 92592 (951) 294-6370 (7:30am - 3:30pm)

  6. Goddess 1 Teeth Whitening LLC - 41593 Winchester Rd, Suite 200 Temecula (626) 788-6858 (Mon - Fri 9am-5pm)

  7. Nicolas Valley Elementary School - 39600 N. General Kearny Rd Temecula 92591 (951) 695-7180 (8am - 4pm)

  8. Organic Roots - 40458 Winchester Rd. Temecula 92591 (Mon - Sat 8am-9pm & Sundays 9am-8pm)

  9. Rancho California Water District - 42135 Winchester Road Temecula 92590 (951) 296-6900 (8:00am - 5:00pm)

  10. Release Muscle Therapy - 28999 Old Town Front St. Suite 206 Temecula 92590 (424) 442-0663 (9 am to 5 pm, Mon. - Fri Drop off box is located in the waiting room. If staff is in session, please do not disturb you may leave items in designated box)

  11. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 32374 Pauba Rd Temecula 92592 (951) 526-6254 (During Church Services)

  12. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - 44650 La Paz Rd Temecula CA 92592 (951) 526-6254 (During Church Services)

  13. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -43940 Pacific Sunset Rd Temecula CA 92592 (951) 526-6254 (During Church Services)

  14. The Place City of Miracles Cathedral - 41823 Enterprise Cir N-100 Temecula 951-461-1998 (Sun 8am-2pm, Tues 7am-9am)

  15. USSD - United Studios of Self Defense - 40335 Winchester Rd Ste J Temecula, CA 92591 (Mon - Thurs 12:30pm - 9pm, Fri 3-7:30pm)

WILDOMAR:

City Hall - 23873 Clinton Keith Road Suite 110 Wildomar, CA 92595

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

WINCHESTER:

Winchester VFW Post 4379 - 28780 Whittier Ave, Winchester, CA 92596

Adopt-A-Troop - Pack a Care Package at Home or your Business

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!

If you are not local, boxes can be shipped to MilVet: 30777 Rancho California Rd #892521 Temecula, CA 92591.

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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, Amazon and Walmart!

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Walmart

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.