LifeBox Information

If your church is doing the LifeBox project as suggested in the Missions Rotation Leader Guide, here some info for you:

• Identify military families in your church and provide LifeBoxes for their loved ones serving overseas.
• If you need to identify a soldier to send a LifeBox to, here are some helpful websites:
  • https://www.AnySoldier.com
  • https://www.BooksForSoldiers.com
  • https://www.SoldiersAngels.org
  • https://adoptaplatoon.org/site/
  • https://www.kitchentablegang.org
  • https://www.angelsncamouflage.org
  • https://www.soldierassist.com
  • Note that many of these websites would like you to “adopt” a soldier and that each organization has specific rules that you are expected to follow.
• Check the US Postal Service guidelines for Military Shipments
• Suggestions for what to include in a LifeBox are below
  • For individual service member – Flat Rate Box – 11 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 13 5/8
    • Flat Rate Box from USPS
    • Customs Form (PS Form 2976-A)
    • Personal Note to Service Member
    • *Lifeway magazines
    • Christian book or music CD (optional)
    • Holman Bible Outreach International Bible (optional)
    • Sleeve of Chewing Gum
    • 1 Pair of Tube/Crew Socks
    • 1 Bag of LifeSavers Candy
    • 1 Bag of Gummy Bears/Worms
    • Stationery supplies/writing tablet
    • 1 Box of Envelopes
    • Homemade Goodies to fill the box
    • Approximate total cost of the contents and shipping of this package is $21.00, plus the cost of homemade goodies and optional book, CD, or Bible.
  • For individual service member – Flat Rate Envelope
    • Flat Rate Envelope from USPS
    • Customs Form (PS Form 2976-A)
    • Personal Note to Service Member
    • *Lifeway magazines
    • Christian book or music CD (optional)
    • Holman Bible Outreach International Bible (optional)
    • Sleeve of Chewing Gum
    • 1 Pair of Tube/Crew Socks
    • Approximate total cost of the contents and shipping of this package is $12.00, plus the cost of  optional book, CD, or Bible.

  
  

* To receive a discount available for this ministry project, Lifeway magazines must be obtained through a Southern Baptist Association office. Because Lifeway magazines were specifically requested by military personnel, it is recommended that a LifeBox package include at least one of the following: HomeLife, Christian Single, Stand Firm (for males), or Journey (for females).
Some Helpful hints:

• Obtain the Flat Rate Boxes/Envelopes from United States Postal Service
• Obtain the Customs Form (PS Form 2976-A) in sufficient quantifies
  • From: Use an individual’s name and address
  • To: Must have a specific service member’s name and address
  • Contents: Magazines, CDs, and Goodies are sufficient descriptions
  • Check the box labeled gift
  • Check the box – Treat as Abandoned
  • Estimate the Total Value
  • Date and sign the form at the post office
• Homemade Goodies
  • Place in a sturdy zip lock bag is sufficient for most items
  • Chocolates do not travel well (March-October)
• Substitutions
  • Specialty food items from your local area
  • Nuts and/or Sunflower seeds can replace the candies