Defining the student: lives in a dorm, has access to a microwave, hot pot and small room refrigerator.
Food Items for Care Packages
Personal Items for Care Packages
School Supplies
Other Items for Care Packages
Over 50 Care Package Ideas for College Students
By Denise Witmer, About.com
If you are wondering what to put in your college student’s care package, wonder no more! Here is a list of over 50 items… and counting. Send me your ideas here.
Potato chips
Corn Chips
Pretzels
Tea
Coffee
Hot cocoa
Ramen noodles
Canned pasta meals
Cookies
Mints
Gum
Candy bars or other chocolate
Microwave popcorn
Mac and Cheese
Instant oatmeal
Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Feminine napkins
Tampons
Shower shoes
Lotion
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Towel
Wash cloth
Toothbrush holder
Makeup
Deodorant
Contact lens solution
Hairspray
Pen
Pencil
Paper – lined or plain
Notebooks
Sticky notes
Highlighters
Roll of quarters, dimes, nickels for laundry room.
Laundry detergent
Fabric softener
Recent magazine
Recent hometown newspaper
Motivational book
Devotional book
Air freshener
Paper towels
Napkins
Dish soap
Dish cloth
Phone card
Envelopes
Stamps
Pictures of recent event
Photo album
Letters and drawings from younger siblings
Video of family sending their love
Blank CDs
Holiday decorations
All purpose spray cleaner
Trash can liners
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