How Can I Help?

As of 22 July 2023, Caring For Troops is no longer accepting donations of any kind.

WRITE A CARD OR NOTE: These will be included in a care package. Knowing someone in the community cares is a great gift to receive. Drop your card or note off at the Bend Veterans of Foreign Wars post on a scheduled pack-up day.

GOODS DONATIONS: Caring For Troops is always looking for donations of quality of life items to include in care packages for our military who are deployed/stationed at a "hardship" duty locations. If you wish to donate something, please review the list of suitable items below. Drop your donation goods off at the Bend Veterans of Foreign Wars post on a scheduled pack-up day, or call a Caring for Troop representative (541) 317-9040 for more information or to arrange pick-up.

MONEY DONATIONS: Money donations are welcomed to cover mailing expenses and other troop support related costs. To donate money, please make checks payable to Caring For Troops. You can mail your donations to: Caring For Troops, 60749 River Bend Drive,Bend 97702. Thanks!

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME: Caring For Troops is looking for volunteers to pack and address care packages monthly. For more information, please contact us or click on the home tab for upcoming event dates.

Additional help is needed to work booths at community events and coordinate/plan events. Your ideas and suggestions are welcome.

DONATE SERVICES: For families of service members currently deployed (oil changes, lawn mowing, firewood, repair projects, or other services)

PRAY: For our military members and their families.

Thanks for your support!

Welcome Donation Items

The following quality of items are needed on a continuing basis to bring a touch of home to those far away.

DVD's ... CD's ... Jerky ... Snack Foods ... Protein Bar ... Peanut packs ... Chewing Gum ... Hard Candy ...

Coffee Packets ... Tea Bags ... Popcorn ... Powdered Drink Mix ... Oatmeal Packets ... Soap Mix ...

Socks ... T-Shirts ... Razors ...Deodorant ... Hand Sanitizer ... Wet Wipes ... Eyes Drops ...

Sunscreen ... Shampoo ... Sunglasses ... Playing Cards ... Current Magazines ...

... Electronic Games ... Cribbage Boards ... Oregon Postcards ...

Items That Cannot Be Sent

These items cannot be included in our care packages.

Alcohol ... Tobacco ... Narcotics ... Pornography ... Fresh Fruits ... Homemade Food ... Glass Items ...

Aerosol Products ... Combustibles Items ... Fire Arms or Ammunition ... Pork Products ...

Live Plants ... Live Animals ... Bulk Quantities of Religious Materials ...