Guides for MTC families
What to send, how drop-off works, care-package ideas, and tips for supporting your missionary at the Provo MTC.
Ways to Stay Connected With Your Missionary at the MTC
Your missionary is close by during their MTC weeks, and connection is easier than you think. Here are the best ways to stay close from home.
August 13, 2026A Missionary Mom's Guide to Letting Go
Letting go doesn't mean loving less. Here's a tender, honest guide for missionary moms learning to release, trust, and stay connected from afar.
August 13, 2026The Best First Care Package for a New Missionary
Those first MTC weeks are exciting and overwhelming. Here's how to put together a first care package that lands exactly when your new missionary needs it.
August 13, 2026Christmas Package Ideas for Missionaries
Thoughtful, mailroom-friendly Christmas package ideas to make your missionary's first holiday away from home feel a little closer to it.
August 13, 202650+ Missionary Care Package Ideas for Every Occasion
A big, browsable list of care package ideas for your missionary at the Provo MTC, grouped by occasion and theme so you always have something thoughtful to send.
August 13, 2026The Easiest Way to Send to the MTC Without a Box
Don't have a box and don't want to pack one? The bag option lets you send to your missionary at the Provo MTC without the usual packing hassle. Here's how it works.
August 13, 2026Why Refrigerated & Fast Food Aren't Allowed at the MTC
It's not arbitrary. Here's the real reason refrigerated treats and fast food don't work at the MTC, and the better things to send instead.
August 13, 2026How Long Do Missionaries Stay at the MTC?
Three weeks or seven? It depends on the mission. Here's how long missionaries stay at the MTC and how to time your packages around it.
August 13, 2026How to Send a Letter to the MTC for Free
Letters are the number one thing missionaries love, and you can send them free. Here's how, plus tips to make your notes count.
August 13, 2026What You Can't Send to the MTC (and Why)
Before you mail that box, know what won't make it. Here's the no-send list for the Provo MTC and the reasons behind every item.
August 13, 2026When Will My Package Reach My Missionary at the MTC?
Will it make it in time? Here's realistic timing by method, what slows things down, and how to plan around departure dates and birthdays.
August 13, 2026Live Far From Provo? How to Still Send Same-Day
No Utah address required. Here's how families across the country send same-day packages to a missionary at the Provo MTC, without ever setting foot in Provo.
August 13, 2026How to Get a Christmas Package to the MTC On Time
Carrier delays spike every December. Here's how to make sure your missionary's Christmas package actually arrives before the big day.
August 13, 2026Dropping Off at the MTC: What to Expect
Drop-off day at the MTC is bittersweet and goes fast. Here's what to expect emotionally and practically — and how to stay connected once they're inside.
August 13, 2026Can You Send Food to the MTC? What's Allowed
Yes, you can send food to the MTC, as long as it's shelf-stable. Here's what's allowed, what's not, and treat ideas worth sharing.
August 13, 2026Rushly vs. Mailing It Yourself: Cost and Speed
Should you mail your missionary's package or use a same-day service? An honest look at speed, effort, timing risk, and the box question for sending to the Provo MTC.
August 13, 2026Mailing vs. Same-Day Drop-Off to the MTC: Which Is Better?
Mail it or use same-day delivery? An honest side-by-side on speed, effort, and timing risk, so you can pick the right one for your situation.
August 13, 2026How to Find Your Missionary's MTC Mailing Address
The address is the one thing you can't get wrong. Here's where it comes from, how to format it, and what to do if you're still waiting on it.
August 13, 2026Provo Bakeries and Local Treats You Can Send to the MTC
Fresh cookies, brownies, and sweet rolls hit different than a mailed box of shelf treats. Here's how to send local bakery goodies to your missionary at the Provo MTC.
August 13, 2026Same-Day MTC Delivery: How It Works
Skip the post office. Here's how same-day delivery to the Provo MTC works, from ordering online to same-business-day drop-off at your missionary's mailbox.
August 13, 2026Sending Packages to the Provo MTC: The Complete Guide
A start-to-finish guide for sending care packages to your missionary at the Provo MTC, from getting the address right to choosing how it ships.
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What Can You Send a Missionary at the Provo MTC?
Care-package ideas, what's generally allowed, and what to skip when sending to your missionary at the Provo MTC.
June 12, 2026
Who Delivers to the Provo MTC?
Want to get a care package to your missionary at the Provo MTC the same day? Here are your options — and how Rushly's drop-off delivery works.
June 12, 2026