- MERCI
- 676 Community Dr.
- Goldsboro
- NC 27530
- 919-739-9167
- or 888-440-9167
- Fax: 919-739-9124
Troop Morale Kits
- AT&T prepaid international phone calling card, see ordering information
- Sunscreen, minimum SPF 15, small to medium tube
- Snacks (see ideas below)
- Toiletries (see ideas below)
- Playing cards
Phone Card Ordering Information
AT&T ordering information: Go online to this address and follow the instructions to pick a branch of service and order the card through their web page at: www.usa.att.com/military/events/phone_card_donations.jsp
You can also purchase a card at Target, Sam’s or Wal-Mart.
Things to remember when purchasing items
- Troops have little storage and must carry 50+ pounds in gear
- The smaller the items the better
- Think camping
- Purchase items that won’t melt
- No aerosol products
- All items must be in their original packaging and easy to open
- The MERCI shipping boxes are 10.5” x 7” x 6” so please think about that when purchasing products
Snack ideas
- Hard candy, gum
- Beef jerky
- Canned tuna, etc. with pop tops
- Canned fruit with pop tops
- Cereal – in small boxes
- Granola Bars
- Trail mix
- Microwavable popcorn
- Powdered drink
Toiletries – For Men or Women
- Insect repellant
- Shampoo
- Baby wipes
- Hand sanitizers
- Foot Powder
- Eye drops
- Nose spray
- Individual packs of Kleenex
- Toilet paper (1"x4")
- Q-tips travel pack
Toiletries - Women
- Toothpaste
- Tooth brushes
- Soap
- Disposable razors
- Feminine hygiene products
- Deodorant
Toiletries – Men
- Disposable razors
- Shaving cream (non-aerosol)
- Deodorant
Additional ideas
- Athletic socks
- Books
- DVDs and CDs
- Batteries
- Stationery, envelopes, pens, stamps
- Paperback books
