Several people have asked about sending things to us, so we wanted to give out the following information. Please know that we can get everything we need here in Kenya, most of it can be found in Narok, and if not, Nairobi. We've come up with a list of things that would be great to receive and, if we don't, we'll be just fine. :) It has taken about 2 weeks to get letters and we're unsure about packages. We'd love to receive hand written notes as well!
Extra Special Goodies List
- J and E both LOVE puzzles, 40-100 pieces would be best. Please remove from the box and cut the finished picture out. Put pieces and picture in a ziplock bag to mail
- Color Wonder books
- Books for the kids-paperback would be easiest to mail, E is reading easy-reader books, we'd LOVE non-fiction books as well
- Pecans
- Chocolate Chips
- Dried fruit
- Ranch Dressing Mix powder
- Parmesan cheese
- Any DVDs or CDs you think we may like
- Craft stuff for the kids
- Recent photos of family and friends!!!
- Kid snack stuff (goldfish, fruit snacks, graham crackers, dry cereal, granola bars, etc.)
Shipping Tips
The Kenyan Post Office charges us a duty or import tax on all packages we receive. Here are some things our team has found to keep that charge low.
- Send things in a bubble mailer. It costs you less to send and usually us less to receive. The flat rate boxes can also be used internationally, although they cost a bit more.
- On the custom form when it asks for the value of the package, instead of what you spent on it, you can put what the “yard sale” or “resale” value of the items would be.
- Also on the custom form check the box “other” instead of “gift”
- If you list all items on this custom slip and also include a list inside of the package, there is a better chance all of those items will get to us.
- So far everything sent to us has made it, but all packages but one have been opened and searched.
- Remove any DVDs or CDs from their original case and put in a disc sleeve or between 2 pieces of cardboard.
Our Address
Kevin and Danielle Foster (or E, J, and M Foster)
c/o Africa Hope
PO Box 847
Narok 20500
Kenya
EAST AFRCA
Thanks so much for sending this information. It helps greatly to know what and how to send. I hope you have not had to pay for anything I've sent so far. Another jiffy pack is in the mail and tomorrow I'm sending another jiffy pack (the first one has candy and we'll see if it makes it, the second one has a fun craft for the kids). I love sending crafts to E, J, and M! I hope they enjoy them! I love you all!
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