Hero Pack Contents
Among other items, the Operation: Military Kids Hero Packs include:
- A backpack custom-made for the Operation: Military Kids program.
- A disposable camera, which children are encouraged to use to take pictures of themselves to send to their deployed parent.
- Stationery and envelopes to write letters to the parent.
- For younger recipients, a story book called "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn, about a raccoon family facing a separation. The book is accompanied by a raccoon hand puppet.
- A day planner that can be used as a journal, which could be shared with the deployed parent when he or she returns home.
- A 4-H stuffed bear, bandana, cap, or other 4-H items.
- A letter from the 4-H member assembling the pack, thanking the recipient for the sacrifice they and their family members are making.
- A "parent pouch" with information on available support services.




