What should be placed in a college care package?
On One Hand: Food Is the Most Requested ItemThe stereotype about college students wanting food is a true one, according to surveys sent out by the University of Minnesota. Good easy-to-make comfort food such as Ramen noodles, Easy Mac, microwave popcorn and granola bars are some great items that virtually all college students can use. If they have a home favorite, such as mom’s brownies or chocolate chip cookies, sending a package overnight isn’t a bad idea, especially if they’re not going to be able to make it home for the holidays.On the Other: Cash and Simple NeedsStudents often don’t understand just how much “basic needs” cost, meaning the expenses for things such as deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, tooth brush, fluoride, Q-Tips, tissues, aspirin and other such items that can really add up. Sending a lot of these items in a care package provides a lot of value for college students and frees up their budget for other needs. Cash is also a good addition because students will kno
