The American snacks care package, explained
A care package is our most-popular use case across every country we ship to — UK, UAE, Philippines, Brazil, Korea, Mexico, India, Japan. Here's how it works: you give us a budget ($50, $100, $200, $400 — any amount works), tell us who it's for (a kid, a college student, an expat, a fiancé abroad, a sibling, a parent), and our US shopper builds a custom box on the spot. We use what's seasonal, what's TikTok-viral, what fits the recipient's vibe, and what ships well. You can FaceTime the shopper if you want a say item-by-item — or just leave it to them and we surprise you with photos before the box is sealed. Gift wrap and a handwritten note are included free on every care package over $40.
3 budget tiers (pick your starting point)
$50 starter box
Perfect first-timer or budget gift. ~6–8 items. Example mix: 1 box of Frosted S'mores Pop-Tarts, 1 Reese's Big Cup 4-pack, 1 bag of Sour Patch Kids, 1 bag of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, 1 box of Cheez-It, 1 small bag of Nerds Gummy Clusters. Total before shipping: ~$22 US shelf cost + $14.99 forwarding + shipping (~$30–40 depending on destination).
$100 fan favorite
The Goldilocks tier. ~12–15 items. Mix from across categories — candy, chocolate, chips, cereal mini-box, cookies, plus 1–2 cult items (Trader Joe's Cookie Butter, Garrett Popcorn). Big enough to share or hoard, small enough to ship affordably. This is the bestseller.
$200 ultimate (or higher)
Birthday-or-better gift. ~25–30 items including premium picks (Costco Reese's variety packs, Trader Joe's cult assortment, full Pop-Tarts US-flavor sampler, PRIME Hydration set). Multiple boxes if needed. Free gift-wrap, handwritten note, photo proof before ship.
Themed care packages we build often
Recipient profiles we build for
- Student abroad — finals-stress comfort, dorm-room friendly, lightweight, no fridge needed. See student care packages.
- Expat family in UK/UAE/Brazil/Korea — homesick-American comfort food. See expat snacks.
- Fiancé / long-distance partner — sweet + sentimental items, personal note, gift wrap.
- Military deployed — APO/FPO addresses welcome. Shelf-stable items only (we know the rules).
- Birthday for kid abroad — themed by age and TikTok trends. Halloween/Christmas if seasonal.
The shipping side
Care packages ship to Mexico, Brazil, UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, Korea, Japan, Colombia, India, and 50+ more countries. Carrier depends on destination — UPS for Mexico (3–5 days), DHL Express for UK/EU/Brazil/India/Colombia (5–10 days), FedEx for UAE/Saudi (4–7 days), USPS or DHL for Philippines/Korea/Japan (5–10 days). See our cheapest way to ship guide for full carrier comparison.