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Care Packages for Union Members
Serving in the Military
The APWU is coordinating an effort to show support for union members and their loved ones who are serving in the military. We plan to send them care packages and to acknowledge their sacrifice by posting their name, address, and photo on this Web site. [Click here for information form]
If you would like to prepare your own care package, please follow the guidelines below.
Guidelines for Creating Care Packages
[printable PDF]
Do Not Send:
Avoid Sending:
All items must be in manufacturer-sealed containers. Used, opened and “don’t send” items will not be forwarded.
"Wish List" Items Most Often
Requested by Service members
The items with asterisks (*) are most desired.
Items with the note symbol (‡) should not be sent to service members who are recovering at Walter Reed Army Hospital or the Fisher House. (See below.)
Personal Items
Baby Wipes,* ‡ disposable razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, mouthwash, tissues, shampoo/conditioner, antibacterial and no-rinse soaps,* ‡ sunscreen ‡, hand/body lotion, lip balm, cotton swabs, bug repellant,* ‡ feminine products, deodorant, eye-drop solutions.*
Entertainment Items
Board games, card games, newly released CDs and cassettes, DVDs and videos electronic games, stationery, envelopes, pens, postage stamps, magazines, writing pads, crossword and puzzle books, footballs ‡, softballs ‡, volleyballs ‡, frisbees ‡.
Miscellaneous Items
Disposable cameras, pre-paid global calling cards* (AT&T preferred), sunglasses ‡, barbeque supplies (small grills and cooking tools) ‡, travel sewing kits ‡, shoe shine kits ‡, zip-lock bags,* cigarettes and chewing tobacco.
Food
Energy and cereal bars, hard candies and mints, microwave popcorn, hot chocolate, drink mixes,* instant soups,* ‡ snacks, candy, single serving canned goods ‡, instant pudding mix, Beef Jerky,* small-packaged condiment items ‡.
Walter Reed Army Hospital & Fisher House
Injured troops from all branches of the military who serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom are evacuated to Walter Reed Army Hospital for recovery. When necessary, they are transferred to the Fisher House as outpatients.
In addition to the items listed above, these men and women need new civilian clothes and duffle bags. In many case their family members are not able to join them during their recovery, so postage is especially appreciated. The service members who have lost limbs or are unable to use their arms or legs are in need of break-away pants and side-zipper jackets.
ABOUT THE HUMAN RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Susan M. Carney, Director
Telephone: (202) 842-4270
Fax: (202) 216-2634
There’s more to being a progressive union than achieving and enforcing a contract — and that’s where the Human Relations Department comes in. In order to be a progressive union, we must be responsive to our membership’s needs and diversity.
Our programs and benefits inspire members to participate in the union and give them a sense of inclusion, contribution, and ownership.
