Events

Blue Star Mothers -- Care Package Donation Drive


When: Monday, May 1, 2023 - Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Join Carolinas Freedom Foundation 
and Blue Star Mothers of Charlotte Chapter NC 15
as they pack/ship care packages
to the recently deployed.


 

Collect items from the following lists;
then
​​​​Register your contact info, and 
Blue Star Mothers will be in touch.
 

Hygiene and Personal Care Items:
  • Deodorant for Men and Women
  • Toothpaste/Toothbrushes/Floss  
  • Shampoo/Conditioner
  • Body Wash for Men and Women
  • Wet Wipes
  • Female Hygiene Products
  • Manicure Set
  • Back Scratchers
  • Socks, Gray or Navy Blue Sweat Pants/Shirts LG, XL. XXL
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Cleaning Cloths/Spray (for glasses/goggles)
  • Bars of Soap (anti-bacterial)
  • Chap Stick (Lots)
Non-Perishable Items:
  • Jerky or Meat Sticks
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Freeze-Dried Fruit (Single Serve)
  • Hot Sauce Packets
  • Single-Serve Peanut Butter or Nutella
  • Single-Serve Cereals (Boxes or Cups, no bags as they will crush easily)
  • Pop-Tarts/Instant Grits/Oatmeal
  • Nuts/Trail Mix (Single Serve Preferred)
  • Tuna Salad/Chicken Salad Kit with Crackers
  • Powdered Drink Mixes like Crystal Light or Sports Drinks (Single Serve)
  • Gum, Candy, Suckers
  • Cookies, small bags of chips/Peanut butter or other crackers
  • Pop Corn (Microwavable) packages
Fun Time Items:
Thank you cards for our Service Men and Women
Small Balls or Footballs
Puzzle Books/Puzzles
  • Travel-Sized Games/Cards 5 and Below
  • Coloring Books
  • Pens/Pencils/Sketch Books/Journals
  • Colored Pencils
  • Pencil Sharpeners
Please AVOID the following items as we will not be able to include them or Mail them:
  • NO AEROSOLS or SPRAYS IN CANS
  • Tobacco or Alcoholic Beverage Products
  • No Glass containers
  • Sharp Objects (Knives, Tools, Safety Pins, etc.)
  • Pornography or other culturally sensitive material
  • Nail Polish/Perfume or Cologne
Blue Star Mothers will sort and pack to ship boxes on a bi-weekly/monthly basis as supplies are provided.