College Care Package Ideas to send to your Freshman away at School

Starting College is a huge miletone filled with excitement, challenges and new experiences. When your child’s Freshman Year of College has just started and you want to:

• Show how much you care about them
• Spoil them with some treats
• Brighten their day with mail
• Give them a sweet surprise

Then send them a theme package. Some ideas are below.

Feel Better Soon

Feel Better Get Well Care Package:

(Send in September before cold & flu season starts)

• Instant cup of soup
• EmergenC packets
• Chlorox wipes
• Variety of medicines (cough drops, cold/allergy meds, pedialyte, etc.)
• Kleenex
• Hand sanitizer
• Box of tea
• First Aid Kit
• Get Well Soon card

Holiday in a Box

Holiday in a Box

(Send in early October)

• Their favorite Halloween candy (enough to share with roommates)
• Pumpkin spice candle
• Halloween or Fall themed socks
• Holiday themed craft kit
• Hot chocolate packets
• Cozy blanket or slippers
• Small Halloween costume accessory

Hometown Favorites

Hometown Favorites

(Send in November to get your college student excited about coming home for the holidays)

• Framed family photo
• T-shirt from one of their favorite stores back home
• Favorite locally made snacks
• Small holiday decorations to put up in their dorm room such as an advant calendar or colorful string lights
• Travel accessories to make their flight home more comfortable
• Local gift cards to restaurants and stores to use when they visit home
• Homemade treats such as chocolate chip cookies

The best part about sending a care package is that it shows your college student you’re thinking of them, even from afar. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive; the key is to fill it with personalized items that cater to their unique tastes and needs.

With these ideas, you can create a care package that’s both practical and heartwarming—a perfect pick-me-up for any college student this Fall!

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