So very many people send candy and toys for the soldiers to pass out to needy children, which is wonderful, but the greater need right now (single-digit temperatures, and did you notice above the "housing" situation???) is warmth: sweaters, gloves, hats, shoes. I'll post some shoe pictures from dh.
Would my contact in Bagram be handing out gloves etc.? I can swing by Walmart sometime this week for a bunch and get them out next weekend.