SPARE a thought for our troops who won’t be able to spend Christmas with their families and friends by sending them an email or dropping care package items into my office at 2/21 Milton St in Mackay, or the electorate office of Rosemary Menkins in the Burdekin.Sending a simple email message to supportthetroops@defence.gov.au can have a tremendous positive impact. However if you want to contribute to a care package, we will collect items until December 5.[box style="1 or 2"]Suggestions: Food (non-perishable and sealed) – eg Anzac biscuits, salted peanuts, lollies, small tinned items. Toiletries – eg (non-aerosol) deodorant, talc, shower gel, lip balm. Other – magazines (Men’s Health, Women’s Weekly, Wheels etc), puzzle books, letters of support, DVDs, letters from children, stamped, self-addressed envelope so personnel can thank you...[/box]If you want to send your own care package, post to: An Australian Defence Member, AFPO 60, Australian Defence Force NSW 2890. Do so before December 8 and postage for packages under 2kg is free.