Edwards’ Care Package Info

Note: The declared value of the package means nothing so for customs/duties you can declare $0. If you want to send something specific, ask first and we can tell you if there is a better way to get it to us. Anything spillable or meltable should be placed in separate sealed bags.

Edwards
BP10
Mango, Togo

Things to send

• Notes and cards – We love hearing from you.  Hopefully we can send something back.
• Ziploc bags (1qt & 1 gallon) – You can also use them to put other things in for organization and to keep them dry.
• Saran Wrap, Aluminum Foil, baking/parchment paper
• Spices/seasonings/Flavorings, – Basil, Chili powder, Black pepper, cinnamon, cream of tartar, cumin, thyme, paprika, cilantro, ground cloves, bay leaves, parsley, oregano, curry powder,  vegetable bouillon,  packets of chili and taco seasoning, parmesan cheese, Extracts (maple, vanilla, etc), unflavored gelatin, drink mixes (lemonade, energy drinks)
• Dried goods – Black beans, Red beans, dehydrated fruits, almonds
• Chocolate and candy – Sweet treats are always nice.  Keep in mind that these will melt in the heat here and will get smashed, tumbled, and probably wet on their journey so be sure to package it accordingly. Semi-sweet chocolate chips or unsweetened bars for baking, M&Ms, sour patch kids, hot tamales, lemonheads, and jolly ranchers are a favorite.
• Pepperoni for pizza – Impossible to find here.
• USPS Forever Stamps – These are great for sending letters to people.  We send the letters back with returning missionaries who can then simply slip the envelope into the mailbox.
• Oreo Cookies and Nutter Butters – Because we love milk and cookies.  Our neighbor has the fresh milk but getting the cookies to go with it is harder.
• Womens’ Multivitamin – Strangely hard to find and expensive when you do find them.
• Contact lens solution, conditioner, shampoos, deodorant, womens’ razors
• Party supplies/decor – food coloring and other cake decorating supplies, candles, sprinkles, holiday specific napkins and/or disposable plates.

Things not to send
(or that might need special coordination)

• Quickly perishable items (ie. fruits, cookies, bread, ice cream) – Packages can take 3 weeks to 6 months to reach us.  They wouldn’t be good when they arrive. But seriously, if you can figure out how to keep ice cream frozen, send us some.
• Anything with significant value or importance – things regularly go missing from packages.
• Breakable items (unless packaged extremely well, ask yourself will this survive a drop from an airplane)
• Hard currency and checks – Hard currency is almost certain to grow legs and checks cannot be easily cashed here.
• Liquids (Unless specifically requested above.)
• Items with flags or red clothing unless specifically requested. (Exception for decoration items such as for the July 4^th Independence Day holiday)
• Semi-realistic looking toy weapons
• Anything with a snowman.  Some have associated them with fetishism and demon worship.
• Anything with Santa Claus.  We’re promoting the true meaning of Christmas.