When someone you love is deployed far from home, a care package carries more than just snacks — it carries the warmth of the islands, the spirit of aloha, and a reminder that they are never forgotten.

Why Hawaiian Care Packages Hit Different

Hawaii is more than a place — it's a feeling. The rich aroma of Kona coffee, the satisfying crunch of macadamia nuts, the sweet tang of dried mango: these aren't just snacks, they're sensory connections to home. Whether your service member is stationed in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, or aboard a Navy vessel in the Pacific, the USPS ships to APO/FPO/DPO addresses worldwide — and AMO ships right along with them.

What to Pack: The Ultimate Hawaiian Care Package Checklist

☕ Coffee & Tea

  • Lion Coffee – Hawaii's most beloved local roaster, available in whole bean or ground
  • Kona Coffee blends – smooth, rich, and unmistakably Hawaiian
  • Hawaiian herbal teas – hibiscus, guava, and passion fruit varieties

🍬 Snacks & Treats

  • Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts – honey-roasted or chocolate-covered
  • 7D Dried Mangoes – sweet, chewy, and absolutely addictive
  • Li Hing Mui candy – the tangy-salty plum candy every Hawaii kid grew up with
  • Hurricane Popcorn – a Hawaii staple loaded with furikake, butter, and rice crackers
  • Arare rice crackers – light, crunchy, and perfect for sharing

🍪 Cookies & Baked Goods

  • Honolulu Cookie Company shortbread – buttery, pineapple-shaped perfection in a gift tin
  • Big Island Brownies – dense, fudgy, and made with local macadamia nuts

🧃 Beverages & Pantry

  • Hawaiian Sun juice drinks – passion orange guava, lilikoi, and mango varieties
  • Big Island Bees Hawaiian honey – pure wildflower honey straight from the Big Island

How to Ship to APO/FPO/DPO Addresses

Use USPS — The Only Carrier That Gets There

UPS, FedEx, and DHL do not deliver to APO/FPO/DPO military addresses. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is the only authorized carrier. USPS Priority Mail Military is your best option for speed, reliability, and value.

Understanding the Address Format

  • APO – Army Post Office (Army and Air Force)
  • FPO – Fleet Post Office (Navy and Marine Corps)
  • DPO – Diplomatic Post Office (State Department personnel)

Treat a military address exactly like a domestic US address when shipping — the zip code and unit information are all you need.

Important Shipping Tips

  • All APO/FPO/DPO packages require a PS Form 2976 customs declaration (complete it online at USPS.com or at your post office)
  • Use a flat-rate Priority Mail box from USPS for the best value on heavier packages
  • Pack items securely — packages travel long distances before final delivery
  • Avoid shipping liquids in glass containers; use sealed plastic pouches instead
  • Check the USPS APO/FPO/DPO restrictions list for your service member's specific destination
  • Allow 7–21 days for delivery depending on location

Let AMO Handle It For You

Building and shipping a Hawaiian care package takes time and care — time you might not always have. That's why AMO offers ready-to-ship Hawaiian Care Packages curated specifically for military families. Our packages include a handpicked selection of island favorites, packed with love, and shipped directly to APO/FPO/DPO addresses.

Every package ships from Honolulu with aloha. Because our military families deserve nothing less than the real thing.

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A Note From Our ʻOhana

At AMO — Aloha Mahalo — we believe that aloha is an action. It's the decision to show up for the people you love, even across thousands of miles. For every service member deployed far from the islands they call home, we hope our products bring a little piece of Hawaiʻi to wherever they are.

Mahalo for their service. Mahalo for yours.