Less time on paperwork.
More time
supporting them.
Behind every care package is someone who cares. Ship Thrifty helps families, nonprofits and volunteer teams save on postage and spend less time retyping addresses and customs—so more time and resources go toward sending a little piece of home.
No monthly fee. Tools available in your Ship Thrifty account.
A little piece of home.A whole lot of meaning.
Military shipping tools for one care package or thousands
Create APO, FPO, and DPO shipping labels for one care package or prepare labels in bulk for your care packing event. Collect recipient addresses securely in your Ship Thrifty Address Book, find HS codes as you type, and reuse customs templates for boxes with matching contents. Copy label and customs details for the same or different recipients, then edit your batch until you’re ready to buy and print.
Less repeat paperwork. Fewer costly mistakes.
More care packages.
Less repeat work.
From the first request
to the next packing day.
Collect addresses. Skip the retyping.
Secure, Brandable Care Package Request Form
Collect service members’ addresses directly into your Ship Thrifty address book—saving volunteer time and reducing manual entry errors.
Keep addresses organized.
Private Address Book
Store, update and manage addresses in one place. Reuse them for future shipments without entering them again.
Enter customs details once.
Customs List
Save frequently shipped items and their customs details. Reuse them in future packages without retyping.
Save customs details for common boxes.
Customs Templates
Save customs templates for common packages (female, no-meat, holiday). Apply them with one click and adjust as needed.
Get your packing event ready.
Create Multiple Labels
Prepare labels and customs details for multiple packages in one table. Save, copy, edit and purchase when you’re ready.
Find customs codes faster.
HS Code Type-Ahead
Start typing to find matching HS codes for common items, or use search to find items that aren’t prepopulated.
Do the prep once.
Put your people
back on purpose.
Give volunteers more time to pack, write notes and support service members. Move the repeat data entry out of the way before the busy part begins.
- Before the event
Share your request form and collect addresses in your account.
- Plan your boxes
Save customs items and build templates for the care packages you’re preparing.
- Get labels ready
Bring addresses and customs details into Create Multiple Labels. Review each package before purchasing.
- Keep a head start
Reuse saved information for your next shipment or packing event.
“Using Ship Thrifty is life-changing, and it saves us time, money, and frustration!”
Stephanie H. · ALA Unit 150, Waconia, Minnesota
Built for one box.
Ready for many.
Do I need to be a nonprofit to use these tools?
No. Ship Thrifty serves individual military shippers as well as nonprofits and care package groups. Create an account to get started.
What’s the difference between a Customs List and a Customs Template?
Your Customs List saves individual item entries. Customs Templates group saved details into reusable lists for different types of care packages. Review and adjust the details for the actual contents of each box.
Can I prepare information before buying labels?
Yes. In Create Multiple Labels, prepare your packages and customs details, then save, edit or copy the information until you’re ready to complete your purchase.
Where do I find packing and military shipping guidance?
Ship To Military is our additional resource site for military shipping information, care package ideas and preparation guidance. Your shipping labels and saved tools live in Ship Thrifty.
A little know-how
goes a long way.
Use Ship Thrifty to prepare your labels. Visit Ship To Military for care package and military shipping guidance.