The Perfect Care Package Any College Student Will Love

Have no idea what to put in a college care package?

Maybe you do not even know what a care package is. If that is you, let me explain. A college care package is normally a box full of goodies to remind your college student that you are thinking about them. In college, many kids get to set them on their birthday or on finals week.

By the time you finish reading this post, you will know where to buy care packages, what most care packages look like, and what you should include in yours. 

If You Would Prefer To Just Buy…

Are you a busy parent or friend? Luckily there are companies that create college care packages for you. All you have to do is put in payment information and where the package is going.

If you are an Amazon lover like me, these are dozens of care packages that are perfect. You can find them here.

However, my two favorites are listed below:

If you prefer to not shop on Amazon – I also found a website that is dedicated to college care packages that you can find here. They do birthday, holidays, and final week care packages.

What Most College Care Packages Look Like To Give You Inspo

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1. Yellow Sunshine

The care package listed above is adorable!

With the little note on top and the whole box being Yellow – I cannot imagine any student not loving this right away.

2. Snack Heaven

This is a college student’s dream!

If your student is living in the dorm with only a microwave, this would work perfectly. As you can see, it has both snacks and non-refrigerated snacks.

With this care package, I would only recommend packaging it like this if you are planning to give it to them.

3. Lacking Vitamin-Me

(@mdvorak76)

Absolutely love this idea if your student is feeling sick and needs an extra reminder you love them.

This care package has everything you need to kick the ‘frat flue.’ You have your cough drops and even a blanket they can wrap themselves with. However, I would recommend packing some Chicken-Noodle soup in this one.

What Most Packages Say On The Sides

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1. Congrats! You did it!

(You can buy this exact box here)

2. Love You To Pieces

3. Exam Survival Kit

(You can buy this exact box here)

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If you are enjoying this post, make sure to read our list of best gifts to give to any College Girl.

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What You Should Include In Your College Care Package

Microwaveable Options:

1. Mac-n-Cheese
2. Ramen Noodles
3. Mug Cake Mixes
4. Chicken-Noodle Soup (really any soup)
5. Popcorn

Snack Options:

1. Chips
2. Granola Bars
3. Candy
4. Chocolate
5. Cereal
6. Pretzels
7. Cheeze-its
8. Popcorn
9. Fun-dip
10. Oreos
11. Pringles
12. Fruit Snacks
13. Skittles
14. Fruit Loops
15. Rice Krispie Treats
16. Cookies
17. Pop-tarts

Drink Options:

1. Soda (or Pop)
2. Water
3. Kool-aid Packets
4. Hot Chocolate
5. Tea Bags
6. Coffee

Toiletries Options:

1. Toilet Paper
2. Paper Towels
3. Medicine
4. Band-aids
5. Detergent
6. Tampons & Pads
7. Shampoo
8. Conditioner
9. Body Wash
10. Lofa’s
11. Razors
12. Shaving Cream
13. Lotion
14. Q-tips
15. Toothpaste

Gift Options:

1. Hydro-Flask (linked here)
2. Liquid Iv (linked here)
3. Couch Blanket (linked here)
4. Socks (linked here)
5. Starbucks Gift Card (linked here)
6. Journal (linked here)