Packages to soldiers??

[cinmell]

What size box is acceptable to send over? I heard shoe box size but was wondering if there was a size a bit bigger that would be okay. Thanks!

 

[sncbird]

I just shipped out 2 - Size 7 Priority Mail Boxes I got from the Post Office today today.

 

[TwinMom7]

I've routinely used the larger Priority Mail box at the post office. I've also used the flat Priority box and you can actually get quite a lot in that box!!

You just have to remember that the box you send has to be able to fit into a mail bag.

 

[sncbird]

Patty,

One of the packages was for Bobby. It weighted 5 pounds and it was all snacks!!! The Post Office employee told me that there was a Boy Scout troop in just before I got there that mailed out 9 Care Packages!! I told him what I was doing with my Brownie Troop and that I can't wait to see what they donate!!

 

[J&D]

My sister went out and bought one of those clear Rubbermaid shoebox-sized containers to mail her goodies in. She thought her soldier might be able to store some of his stuff in it. I hope that was OK. She was able to fit a lot of stuff in it. It weighed about 5 lbs when full and cost her around $10 to mail.

 

[TwinMom7]

The plastic container was a great idea! I sent some small plastic containers with snap on lids to hold things like razors and photographs - anything to keep sand out!