College Care Package Ideas

College Care Package Ideas

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

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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 college care package ideas

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

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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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