Below is a suggested list of things to include in your package.  "Who to send it to?"  Just click on the email icon and we'll send you a soldiers name and address.  We do not include this information here for security reasons.
     "How to send your package?"  That's easy -the Post Office!  You'll have to fill out a Customs Form which the postal clerk will give you,  The cheapest way to send the package is by "flat rate."  It all goes by weight.  For complete information from the Post Office, go to their website.
Military Mailing Restrictions.  Before you send a letter or package to one of our soldiers or Marines overseas, make sure you're aware of certain restrictions. Every country has customs regulations regarding incoming mail.
     Although there are specific restrictions for each five-digit Military Post Office ZIP Code™ (APO/FPO), generally, the following are prohibited in the regions of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan war theatres:
       Obscene articles (prints, paintings, cards, films, videotapes, etc).
     Any matter depicting nude or seminude persons, pornographic or sexual items, or non-authorized political materials.
     Bulk quantities of religious materials contrary to the Islamic faith. Items for the personal use of the addressee are permissible.
     No pork or pork by-products.
Military Restrictions.  For specific restrictions and mailing rates to an APO/FPO address, visit the Rate Calculator. You can also call 1-800-ASK-USPS, consult your local Post Office™, or phone the Military Postal Service Agency at 1-800-810-6098. You will need a Customs Form (PS Form 2976-A) which you can get from the Post Office.  You might want to enclose a personal note to the Service Member
Do NOT send us packages, package materials, letters to soldiers, do NOT send cash donations to the Kitchen Table Gang Trust.  We do NOT solicit your financial donations nor do we do want ANY financial gain whatsoever from this project.  Give pride and support to the soldier  ~not us!

     Did you know that you can send packages at a flat rate? The Post Office has certain size boxes available that you can use to send packages to your soldiers for a flat rate. The cost is $8.10 per package. Just ask your local postmaster for details and some boxes!
     You can request a Care Kit 4 from the US Postal Service. It contains boxes and tyvek envelopes along with labels, customs forms and priority mail tape and costs nothing. Fax 800-270-6233 or call 800-610-8734.

     Take time today to send a package to a soldier or Marine. If you don't have a family member deployed overseas, check with your friends, colleagues, or church members to get the address of someone who is serving - or send us a request for an address.