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Care Package Ideas: Food Basics

Not only the homeless are dealing with the lack of basic food — the sluggish economy has left millions of Americans struggling with hunger. Care packages full of food and basic toiletries help serve vital needs for this group.

Here’s a few tips:

Packing items in zip-seal plastic bags makes them easier to stow in backpacks or duffel bags for people on the move.
Choose food items that are easy to transport, won't spoil, and offer some nutritional value.
Always add some basic hygiene items such as a toothbrush and toothpaste, plus some hand sanitizer to help keep germs at bay when there's no access to soap and water.

Visit our Non-Profit and Charitable Organization Resource center for more care package ideas

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	Assured Travel-Sized Scented Hand Sanitizers, 2-ct. Packs SKU #: 121067 4.9 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 48 units) Case Price: $48.00 (48 units per case) Case Comes Assorted (more info) Contains 62% Ethyl alcohol to effectively kill 99.99% of germs without soap or water! Convenient size travels easily in purse, backpack, and car, plus it’s enriched with vitamin E beads so it’s gentle on the skin. Great for home, school, travel, conferences, and for resale in convenience stores and gift shops. Case includes 48 – 2-ct. packs of Assured™ 2-oz. travel-sized hand sanitizers assorted among strawberry, vanilla, and lemon fresh scents.
	Number of Cases (48units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	Dr. Fresh Travel Toothbrush with Crest Toothpaste SKU #: 877366 5.0 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 4 units) Case Price: $36.00 (36 units per case) Perfect travel set! Brush with plastic cover and a 0.85-oz. travel-sized tube of Crest® toothpaste come conveniently packed in a zipper-close plastic pouch. Set is ideal for resale in gift shops, hospitals, and hotel convenience centers. Case includes 36 Dr. Fresh® travel toothpaste and toothbrush sets. Don’t need a full case? This item is also available in smaller quantities!
	Number of Cases (36units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case. Number of Units Handling fee applies. Handling When you purchase individual units of a product, a handling fee will be applied to each unit. You can eliminate the per-unit handling fees by upgrading to a case.
	Crystal Geyser 16.9-oz. Natural Alpine Spring Water, 6-ct. Packs SKU #: 841103 4.9 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 288 units) Case Price: $288.00 (288 units per case) Natural Alpine Spring Water™ is bottled at the source to maintain freshness for a clean, refreshing taste! Bottled water is a great item for parties, outdoor events, lunches, and resale in convenience stores, vending machines, concession stands, and gyms. The 16.9-oz. size is perfect for adding powdered drink mixes, too. Case includes 4 – 6-ct. packs of Crystal Geyser® 16.9-oz. bottles of Natural Alpine Spring Water™.
	Number of Cases (288units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	Armour Original-Flavor Vienna Sausage, 5-oz. SKU #: 135086 4.7 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $0.50 (Minimum qty: 48 units) Case Price: $24.00 (48 units per case) Armour® Vienna Sausage are bursting with flavor! Made of chicken, pork, and beef, they’re a tasty treat to enjoy as a ready-to-eat snack or add to your favorite dishes or recipes. Also great for camping, lunches, care packages, and resale. Case includes 48 – 5-oz. cans of original flavor Armour® Vienna Sausage.
	Number of Cases (48units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	Lance Toastchee Crackers, 6-Pack Boxes SKU #: 952649 5.0 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 24 units) Case Price: $24.00 (24 units per case) Rich ’n’ creamy peanut butter and cheese crackers make great snacks for lunches, break rooms, or charity events! Each pack contains 4 crackers. Case includes 24 – 6-pack boxes of Lance® Toastchee® peanut butter and cheddar cheese crackers.
	Number of Cases (24units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	Lance Toasty Peanut Butter Crackers SKU #: 952650 5.0 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 24 units) Case Price: $24.00 (24 units per case) Rich ’n’ creamy peanut butter meets a crisp buttery cracker! Make great snacks for lunches, break rooms, or charity events. Each pack contains 4 crackers. Case includes 24 – 6-pack boxes of Lance® Toasty® peanut butter crackers, 4 crackers per pack.
	Number of Cases (24units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	Lance Salted Snack Peanuts, 5-ct. Packs SKU #: 112126 5.0 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 28 units) Case Price: $28.00 (28 units per case) Fresh roasted and salted peanuts make for a perfectly satisfying snack... anytime! They’re perfect for lunches, sport snacks, snack machines and break rooms, or charity events... or take them on the go. Plus, they’re ideal for resale in convenience stores and gift shops. Case includes 28 – 5-ct. boxes of Lance® Fresh-Roasted Salted Peanuts, .8-oz. in each pack.
	Number of Cases (28units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	J.R. Dippers Cheese Dip & Sticks, 5-ct. Packs SKU #: 112040 4.5 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 12 units) Case Price: $12.00 (12 units per case) Made with real Sargento® cheese, only 70 calories a pack, and doesn’t need refrigeration — the perfect snack while on-the-go! Great for school lunches, kid’s parties, prize boxes, day care snacks, and resale. Case includes 12 – 5-ct. tearable packs of J.R. Dippers® Cheese Dip & Sticks. Each pack is 3¾ oz.
	Number of Cases (12units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	J.R. Dippers Cheese Dip & Pretzels, 5-ct. Packs SKU #: 834687 5.0 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 12 units) Case Price: $12.00 (12 units per case) Made with real Sargento® cheese, only 70 calories a pack, and doesn’t need refrigeration — the perfect snack while on-the-go! Great for school lunches, kid’s parties, prize boxes, day care snacks, and resale. Case includes 12 – 5-ct. tearable packs of J.R. Dippers® Cheese Dip & Sticks. Each pack is 3.62-oz.
	Number of Cases (12units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	Applesnax Homestyle Applesauce, 4-ct. Packs SKU #: 930701 4.3 out of 5 Read Reviews \| Write Review Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 12 units) Case Price: $12.00 (12 units per case) Case Comes Assorted (more info) A nutritious snack that’s equally delicious! Made from select fresh country apples, these convenient go-anywhere snacks contain no preservatives and are enriched with vitamin C. They’re perfect for school lunches, care packages, and meals in care facilities... also great for resale in groceries and convenience stores. Case includes 12 – 4-ct. packs of Applesnax® Homestyle Applesauce.
	Number of Cases (12units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.
	Applesnax Applesauce with Cinnamon, 4-ct. Packs SKU #: 998939 Be the first to Write a Review. Unit Price: $1.00 (Minimum qty: 12 units) Case Price: $12.00 (12 units per case) Case Comes Assorted (more info) A nutritious snack that’s equally delicious! Made from select fresh country apples blended with cinnamon, these convenient go-anywhere snacks contain no preservatives and are enriched with vitamin C. They’re perfect for school lunches, care packages, and meals in care facilities... also great for resale in groceries and convenience stores. Case includes 12 – 4-ct. packs of Applesnax® Applesauce with Cinnamon.
	Number of Cases (12units per case) Best value! Best value! There are no per-unit handling fees when purchasing products by the case.

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