Gifts for Mail Carriers: Holiday Gift Idea for Postal Carriers

Gifts for mail carriers can be hard! They do so much for you during the year, and then they work extra hard during the holidays. Unfortunately, their jobs are often pretty thankless. I always try to give them a little something to show them how much I appreciate their help but it isn’t always easy.

Do you struggle with gifts for your postal carriers during the holidays, too? Well, I’m sharing an idea with you today that they will really love!

These grab-and-go gifts for the mailman are easy, cute, and perfect for someone working long hours. Of course, you can always give cash or gift cards, if that’s what works for you. Those gifts will never be unappreciated

But, if you know me, I love to personalize gifts. I’ve always had the opinion that homemade gifts are more meaningful than money and gift cards! So, here’s what I put together for my mailman this year!

How To Make Gifts For Mail Carriers

What do you give to someone who helps you out all year long but you don’t actually know on a personal level, like the mailman? Choosing gifts for mail carriers may have been challenging in the past, but this idea makes gifts for the mailman easy and fun! They are sure to enjoy it.

Show your appreciation for mail carriers and delivery carriers of all types with this simple grab-and-go snack recipe they’ll love! This grab-and-go snack is simple to create, easily customizable and can be completed in under an hour. Plus, it’s budget-friendly!

Note: If you love this idea but want to dress it up differently, check out my Holiday Gift Bags with Duck Tape and Lumberjack Plaid Painted Mason Jar ideas.

Select Snacks

The first task in this project is to shop for the items you need. We decided to make a simple snack mix (the recipe is down below) and paired that with juice boxes. So, we bought the following:

• Smartfood popcorn
• Rold Gold pretzels
• General Mills Cheerios cereal
• Walnuts
• Dried cranberries
• Capri Sun Organic juice drinks
• Plastic sandwich bags

Feel free to replicate this snack mix or choose other items to mix in. This recipe is super easy to customize and completely up to you!

Other snack mix ideas could include our Christmas Crunch Snack Mix Recipe or Muddy Buddy Recipe with Reese’s.

Once you have your snacks ready you can start mixing up some fun! The recipe is super simple, so it’s a great one to get the kids involved in making. They’ll benefit from helping because they’ll learn about making someone feel special during the holiday season.

Simple Snack Mix Recipe

Start by mixing the following in a large bowl:

• 2 cups walnuts
• 2 cups Smartfood Popcorn
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups Rold Gold Pretzels
• 2 cups General Mills Cheerios Cereal

Toss your ingredients until they are completely mixed. Now, this snack mix is ready to eat but we are going to turn it into a great gift for your mailman!

Create Gifts For Mail Carriers

Here’s what you’ll need to pull this gift together. I suggest you start by downloading and printing the files using the links at the top of the list (no email sign-up needed!).

Supplies Need To Make Gifts For Mail Carriers

• Bag Top Labels
• Sign for Gift Container
• Printer paper (and printer)
• Stapler
• Scissors (or paper cutter)

Step 1: Fill Sandwich Bags

Fill your resealable sandwich bags with your snack mix.

Step 2: Add Topper To Sandwich Bag

Cut the bag toppers to the size you need to fit the bag and attach them to the sandwich bags filled with the snack mix using a stapler.

Step 3: Fill Your Tub (Or Bucket)

Tape the printed sign to the front of a large tub. Then, add your snack bags and drinks (Capri Sun Organic juice drink and some bottled water) so that your mail carrier can quickly grab what he or she wants and go.

Make A Few…Or A Lot Of Gifts For Your Mailman

This project is so easy that you can make as many or as few of these as you want!

The beauty of having the snack mix in sealed bags is that it will last a long time. But, it’s nice that the recipe itself is so easy to whip up that you can just mix up some more whenever you get low.

I love finding ways to get the kids involved and aware of giving to others, and this project is the perfect way for them to jump in and help. Helping to create a gift like this helps teach them meaningful ways to celebrate the holidays.

I started doing this several years ago and make these gifts for our mailman every year because my carrier absolutely loves it. He makes a point of thanking me every year!

This is just one simple way to show your appreciation for those hard-working individuals who do so much for you all year long!

FAQs About Gifts For Mail Carriers

Here are a few questions I regularly see about making gifts for mail carriers. If you have a question but don’t see it answered down below, please leave it in the comments so I can answer it for you.

Where Should I Put The Tub Of Treats?

This probably depends a little on the setup of your mailbox and front porch.

Basically, you just need to place your tub on your porch or anywhere where your mailman can see it and access it. If your mailbox is on the street instead of near your porch, you may want to place your tub out by the mailbox so more mail carriers see it.

How Long Will These Treats Last?

Everything is sealed up, so they will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks and maybe even up to 4 weeks (which is perfect for the holiday season).

Although this setup should be fine sitting out during the day (unless you live in a remote area where there’s lots of wildlife), I would bring it inside at night so that raccoons and other critters don’t help themselves to your gifts for the mailman!

Then, just put it back out each morning.

What Drinks Should I Put Out With My Snacks?

When it comes to drinks, I would recommend sticking to water, juice, sports drinks, coffee drinks, and lemonade mixes (or other drink mixes). This is because these items do well in both cold and hot weather.

Now, when it comes to soda, that is another great option to leave out for your mail carrier. However, if it gets really cold where you live, it could explode, which is not good! Due to that, I would be cautious with soda and only leave it out if you know it’s not going to be super cold that day.

Besides The Mailman, Who Else Can I Give These Treats To?

These treats would be perfect for the person who delivers newspapers, collects your trash, or even the person who delivers your food!

5 Gifts In Jars Ideas

Did you love these gifts for mail carriers and are looking for more grab-and-go gift ideas? Then check out our gifts in jars below!

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