Mail a mission supply box to Caleb & Melissa
Many people ask about mailing mission supplies for the ministry in PNG. So below we put together a practical missionary supply list. (Some titles below have a direct Amazon link.)
We have learned that the best size-to-cost ratio is a strong box 16x16x16, with 30lbs max weight. It will cost around $200 mailed through the USPS. DHL is also an option, but a more expensive.
Tape the outside of the box well with strong industrial tape (the boxes get a beating during their round-the-world travel). Pack liquids/gels in sealed ziplock, then securely tape.
Indicate gift on the customs form at the PO. When filling out the customs form, use phrases such as "school supplies," "medical supplies," "missions supplies," "pantry supplies," etc. (we have had boxes opened and supplies stollen if written wrongly/suspiciously).
Label package with this address:
Caleb & Melissa Gibello
PO Box 464,
SIL Ukarumpa
EHP 444, Papua New Guinea
The List
Dehydrated or freeze-dried fruit (light weight)
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix, Variety Pack
Large tough fabric bandages
medium medical gloves
Kid crafts
Elderberry syrup, Elderberry gummies
Oregano oil or tablets
Dark whole-bean strong espresso coffee (normal size bag)
Nespresso coffee pods (for our machine)
Zarbee's infant cough med
children’s cough medicine (dimetapp, triaminic etc..)
men’s boxer briefs sz.small
size 28-30 men’s cheap shorts - this is something we need always, because men and women wear these.
children’s cheap underwear
Emergency vitamin C drink-powder packets
Vitamins: B12, iron, C, multi
over-the-counter prenatal vitamins
women’s cheap black leggings (size small for village women)
cheap digital watches