Parcel Service in Trenton

8 Wing Trenton Military family members can send “care packages” to loved ones overseas.

The free mail service should not be used if the member is due to return to Canada within four weeks of mailing date. Items cannot be traced using this service and delivery times are varied and not guaranteed. Morale Mail Service is not recommended for sending personal property or items of any significant value.

  • Drop Off Location 

    Families may drop off their morale mail to the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre (the Base Post Office picks up mail/parcels every Tuesday and Thursday).

    Location: 50 Rivers Drive East, Trenton, ON 
    Hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

    For CANSOFCOM families, please contact your CANSOFCOM Military Family Services (MFS) team by telephone at 613-392-2811 x 4081 or by email.

  • Eligibility 
    Families and friends within Canada may send letters and parcels to Canadian Forces members, DND employees, CAFPSA personnel, and CAF Contractors.
  • Delivery Time Frame 
    Because Morale Mail is often sent only once weekly from locations across Canada, it may take up to 28 days or longer from the time of mailing to delivery to the addressee in Theatre.
  • Size Requirements 
    The following are specific guidelines for this service (Note: oversize and overweight parcels will not be accepted):
    Weight: Maximum 20 kg (Approx 44 lbs)
    Size: Two conditions must be met regarding size: maximum length is one meter (Approx 39’); the maximum length plus girth is two meters (Approx 79”)
  • Prohibited Items 

    No article may be sent by mail if their nature or packaging may expose postal employees to hazards, or damage other items of mail. Mailing the following items is strictly prohibited by Canada Post and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF): 

    • alcohol, beer and wine 
    • tobacco products, cigarettes and cigars 
    • weapons, including replicas Knives 
    • explosives, radioactive materials or ammunition including inert ammunition 
    • matches 
    • flammable liquids or solids 
    • compressed gas, aerosol cans (i.e. shaving cream, air fresheners, etc.) 
    • cigarette lighters 
    • corrosive fluids 
    • obscene magazines or pictures 
    • drugs 
    • perishable items 
    • Lithium Batteries (unless mounted in a device)
    Additional mailing prohibitions may be placed on parcel contents by the Host Country. It is the sender’s responsibility to ensure that they comply with the prohibitions listed above and host Country prohibitions for mail.  
  • Example of parcel/letter done properly and ready to send 
    • Return Address (top left corner) 
    • Name + Phone Number (top left corner) 
    • Deployed Member's Rank/Initials/Name 
    • Unit/Section 
    • Operation Name + Location 
    • List of Contents and monetary value 

    PO Box # STN FORCES
    Belleville, ON, K8N 5W6