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The Latest Transit Times from USPS - Updated 2/24/24
The Latest Transit Times from USPS - Updated 2/24/24
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How to Send Military and Diplomatic Mail
How to Send Military and Diplomatic Mail
Have you ever wondered how the United States Postal Service (USPS) manages to deliver mail to military personnel stationed around the world? Let's take a closer look at the intricate... Read more...
Are You Getting Scammed? How to Avoid Care Package Scams
Are You Getting Scammed? How to Avoid Care Package Scams
We’ve heard from some of our readers that they’ve been exposed to some care package scams, so we wanted to give you the down-low on how to avoid care package... Read more...
Military Care Package Ideas: What To Put In A Care Package
Military Care Package Ideas: What To Put In A Care Package
Consider this post your one-stop shop for military care package ideas. Whether you're looking for ideas of what to include, ideas for fun themes for your care package, or ideas... Read more...
What's the deal with the USPS Military Kit?
What's the deal with the USPS Military Kit?
The next few paragraphs contain an expensive and embarrassing moment for me. I'm sharing it with you, so you don't make the same mistake I did! Feel free to laugh,... Read more...
Military Care Package Restrictions: A Definitive Guide
One of the most common questions we get asked here at Hero Care Packages is: what are the military care package restrictions, and how to I make sure I'm not breaking them?  We decided to write this post to give you all of the information you need to make sure you (and your service member) don't get in hot water over sending a care package to a military location, and updated it with the latest news in 2022 to let you send a care package with ease! Whether you're sending... Read more...
Mailing a Military Care Package Yourself [Step By Step Guide]
We get tons of questions about how to mail military care packages. Imagine the frustration so many people experience: You spent the time assembling your service member’s favorite foods, magazines, and toiletries. You’ve painstakingly selected photos of family, pets, and included letters from grandma and grandpa. You have put together the perfect care package for your service member: a little slice of home to sustain your loved one while they serve abroad. You fill out all the forms, drive to the post office, and  stand in line before being told... Read more...
The Power of Words: Why Letters Matter to Military Personnel
The Power of Words: Why Letters Matter to Military Personnel
In the midst of their service, military personnel often find themselves far from home, separated from loved ones and the familiar comforts of everyday life. During these challenging times, receiving... Read more...
Elevating Military Care Packages: Hero Care Packages Offers Premium Products for Our Troops
Elevating Military Care Packages: Hero Care Packages Offers Premium Products for Our Troops
Sending care packages to deployed troops is a time-honored tradition, offering a connection to home and a boost to morale during challenging times. While traditional care packages often include snacks... Read more...
Supporting Our Troops: Sending Military Care Packages through Hero Care Packages Donation Program
Supporting Our Troops: Sending Military Care Packages through Hero Care Packages Donation Program
In times of deployment, our military personnel endure immense challenges and sacrifices. As they serve far from home, separated from loved ones, receiving a care package can bring immense comfort... Read more...
Delivering Excellence: Elevating Military Care Packages with Quality Products
When it comes to supporting our military service members, there's a common tradition of sending care packages filled with snacks and essentials to boost morale and provide a taste of home. However, at Hero Care Packages, we believe that our brave men and women in uniform deserve more than just the standard fare of potato chips, fruit snacks, and peanut butter sandwich crackers. We're on a mission to elevate the military care package experience by offering high-quality snacks, products, and beverages that not only nourish the body but also uplift... Read more...
The Power of the Pen: Why Writing Matters for Military Personnel
The Power of the Pen: Why Writing Matters for Military Personnel
We understand the importance of providing tools that enable our military service members to harness the power of the pen, which is why we offer a variety of journals and... Read more...