Do's And Don'ts

Simple guidelines to send love to your missionary!

GUIDELINES

What To Do

What To Do

Label Each Bag
Number every bag correctly (1/2).
1
Original Packaging
Keep food items in their original packaging (e.g. cereal stays in its box)
2
3
Missionary Name
Write your missionary name and mission with a sharpie on the outside of the bag
4
Print the Form
Complete it and put it inside the bag.
1
Label Each Bag
Number every bag correctly (1/2)
2
Original Packaging
Keep food items in their original packaging (e.g. cereal stays in the box)
3
Missionary Name
Write your missionary name and mission with a sharpie on the outside of the bag
4
Print the Form
Complete it and put it inside the bag.

Order ahead of time (space is limited!!)

Respect the deadline!

Common Packing Mistakes To Avoid

Common Packing Mistakes To Avoid

1
No Price Tags
Remove all prices, labels, and receipts before packing.
2
No Boxes
Do not place items inside boxes (e.g. shoes).
3
Mission Name Only
Write only the mission name, not the mission office address.
4
No Glass Items
Glass products and other fragile items are not allowed.
5
No Money
Do not send cash or checks.
6
No Prescription Medicine
Prescription medications are not allowed. PLEASE NOTE: Vitamins are allowed in most countries. Argentina only accepts up to 3 over-the-counter medicines, and all medicines must remain in their original packaging.
7
No Technology
Electronic devices and technology items are not accepted.
8
No Homemade Food
Only commercially packaged food items are allowed.
9
No Homemade Dried Fruit
Only store-bought dried fruit is allowed. PLEASE NOTE: Beef products and nuts of any kind are prohibited in Chile.
10
Plastic Bottles Only
Soda must be sent in a plastic bottle, never in a can.