A care package sent at strategic times during a semester can
definitely brighten the day of your university student.
Although sending a care package at any time will surely be
greatly appreciated, some times that students might
appreciate a pick-me-up or energizing care package from home
include the following:
- After the first week of school
- Right before the fourth week of classes (first round
of exams)
- Right before midterm examination period (usually in
October in the fall and in March in the spring)
- Right before finals week
Here are some ideas:
Food/snacks:
- Cookies
- Candy
- Granola Bars
- Chocolate
- Crackers
- Microwave Popcorn
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Supplies:
- Pens
- Pencils
- Folders
- Index cards
- Paper/Notebooks
- Highlighters
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Personal Items:
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothpaste/Toothbrush
- Toilet paper
- Laundry detergent
- Quarters for washers
- Dryer sheets
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Other Items:
- Deck of cards
- Crossword puzzles
- Crayons and coloring book
- Pictures
- Letters/emails
- Newspaper clippings from home
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Sending a Care Package to Students Living in the
Residence Halls:
When the package arrives on campus, your student will
receive a package slip in their mailbox requesting that they
stop by Residential Life office to pick up their package.
Below is the address information for the residence halls:
Beshears, Logan, Juda, Leaverton, Vaselakos, Scanlon, and
Griffon Hall
Student's Name
Name of Hall - Hall Room Number
4801 E. University Drive
St. Joseph, MO 64507
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