Help Us Help Our Troops and Veterans


The Rio Grande Valley Chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All contributions to this organization are tax-deductible. Our mission is to help our troops who serving our country, to help our veterans and to help our Wounded Warriors.

In order to accomplish our mission we need donations. Money is always needed. Several times a year we send packages to our troops; postage is a large expense. We also need items to send.

Donations can be dropped off at the following location between 9 am and 4 pm:
Mechanical Concepts Google Maps link
2921 2nd Street Northwest
Albuquerque, NM 87107-1415

(505) 345-9400


They are next to our Troop Support Center.

Donations Needed for Our Troop Care Packages

Please keep in mind all items should be individual serving/sample/travel size.
Food Items: (Snack size)
We do NOT need ramen noodles or homemade goodies.)

  • Tuna/Chicken/Salmon–foil pouches
  • Vienna Sausage–small pop-top cans
  • Jerky–small packages
  • Protein Bars
  • Granola Bars
  • Sunflower/Pumpkin Seeds & Nuts
  • Trail Mix
  • Coffee Singles
  • Instant Oatmeal
  • Dried Fruit (Raisins, etc.)
  • Fruit–in pop-top cans/cups
  • Fruit Rollups
  • Green Chili/Small Cans or Bags
  • Candies–individually wrapped
  • Chewing Gum
  • Microwave Popcorn
  • Pop Tarts
  • Shelf-Stable Microwavable Items
  • Single-serving Drink Mix Tubes (Kool-Aid, Crystal Light, etc.)
  • Tea Bags
  • Individual Green Tea bags or tubes
  • Single serving packs of coffee
  • Pringles

Toiletries (travel size):

  • Bath Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • White Tube Socks (New)
  • Wash cloths (New)
  • Small hand towels (New)
  • Dental Floss
  • Deodorant
  • Disposable Razors
  • Kleenex
  • Lip Balm
  • Lotion
  • Mouthwash
  • Foot Powder
  • Sunscreen
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Q-tips
  • Emery boards, nail clippers, tweezers
  • Wet Wipes travel size
  • Insect Repellent (NO AEROSOL)
  • Shave GEL (NO AEROSOL)

Other
(We do NOT need books or golf balls)

  • Pens & Pencils
  • Pocket Word/Math Game Books
  • Zipper Bags (sandwich, snack, and quart-size)
  • Gloves
  • White Tube Socks
  • Wash cloths
  • Small hand towels
  • Bounce dryer sheets
  • Disposable cameras