At Cloud Nine Events & Accessories, we do what we can to give back to our community. We believe it’s important to give back when you can and live by the “pay it forward” belief. We are a big supporter of our military troops for their sacrifices they give to help our country and others. We are currently creating care packages to send to troops over seas. Most of these will be going to troops all over the world. Many soldiers do not receive any correspondences even during the lonely holiday times. If you would like to contribute, we ask that you give what you can for the packages even if it’s just a simple note/card to tell them thank you, showing your support and letting them know they are in our thoughts and gratitude. We have done extensive research using the Any Soldier website where we request the troop’s military addresses. These packages will be sent to all branches of the US Military.
Below you will find a detailed list of some of items the soldiers around the world are currently requesting. If there is an item that is not listed, please donate it as long as it is not restricted which you may find at the end of the list. If you are providing anything that requires electricity, soldiers who have access usually have 110v of electricity. Please keep this in mind.
We will be collecting items continually during the year, however for the holidays, we request all items to be collected no later than December 1st for immediate shipment. Contact us for any questions or to schedule a collection time. Be sure to follow our Facebook page, as we will update you with open public collection times and locations. Please note that we are not a non-profit organization and donations are not tax deductible. We are doing this out of the goodness of our hearts, not to fill our pocket book. Thank you for your support!
You can contact our owner, Jackie Healy by email at: cloudnineweddingsportland@gmail.com or by phone at 360-521-5984 (please leave a message and she will get back to you soon)
What to send
Letters, Cards, notes of support. Have you and your children write a note or create a drawing. The support they receive from you is the best way to show you care. The soldiers love getting correspondences from people back home.
Food (must be non-perishable):
Protein shakes/powder
Candy
Microwaveable meals
Drink/juice boxes
Water flavoring (Mio drops, crystal light, etc)
Gum/mints
Canned/jarred food
Hot cocoa mix
Tea
Keurig K-Cup packs
Creamer
Sugar packs
Jerky
Oreos/cookies
Chips (Pringles, lays in tube is best, but any is good)
Cup of noodles/ramen
Trail mix
Hot sauce
Popcorn
Energy shots/drinks
Nuts
Dried fruit
Granola/Protein bars
Instant Oatmeal
Toiletries (most must be travel size, no large/bulk bottles):
Shampoo
Conditioner
Face wash
Body soap
Lotion
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Dental floss
Mouthwash
Deodorant (male & female)
Hand sanitizer
Tampons
Sanitary napkins
Shaving cream (male & female)
Chapstick
Gillette Mach 3 razor refills (any shaving razors/cartridges are welcome)
Gillette Fusion razor refills (any shaving razors/cartridges are welcome)
Women’s razors
Foot powder
Toilet Paper
Miscellaneous Items:
Icy hot patches
Cough drops
Tylenol/Ibuprofen
Fabreeze (non aerosol)
Band Aids
Cleaning/baby wipes (unscented)
Magazines/books-fitness, sports, entertainment, comics (no pornography, no exceptions)
Word search/crossword puzzles
AA & AAA batteries
Beanie Babies
Paper/Note pads
Pens/pencils
Stickers
Envelopes
Games/playing cards/dice
Puzzles
DVD movies
Small holiday décor (string lights, ornaments, mini tree, garland, stockings, etc)
Clothes:
(Note: Most of the soldiers request clothing and other gear from Extreme Outfitters website under the “Any Soldier Section“. These products are durable and the site has gear they need, this includes socks, shirts, blast proof sunglasses, shoulder straps, etc. You would think the military would provide their gear easily, but some troops have a hard time getting access to what they need for various reasons. Items not purchased from the Extreme Outiftters website will be greatly appreciated)
Boot Socks (black, tan, white)
Crew neck white/tan t-shirts
Warm blankets
Fleece gloves
Black beanies
Scarves
Shoulder strap pads
Shatterproof sunglasses
Packaging materials for care package shipment:
Heavy clear packaging tape
Bubble wrap
Packing paper
Funds for USPS Priority Mail postage costs (generaly range between $6-$20 per package)
What NOT to send
ABSOLUTELY NO PORNOGRAPHY IS ALLOWED IN ANY FORM. NO EXCEPTIONS. ANY UNAUTHORIZED ITEMS WILL BE DISCARDED. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF YOUR ITEM IS ALLOWED, PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE WILL LET YOU KNOW.
NO PORK OR PORK PRODUCTS
NO HOME MADE BAKED GOODS OR FOOD
NO ALCOHOL
NO FIRE ARMS/WEAPONS/EXPLOSIVES (yes, we are serious)
NO ILLEGAL COPIES OF ANYTHING (I.E.MOVIES, MUSIC, PRINT)
