Last Updated on August 10, 2026 by Alexandra Markin, Dip.Mgmt.St.
Looking for ideas for what to put in a St. Patrick’s Day college care package? As a college student myself who’s both sent and received care packages for this fun March holiday, I’ve got you covered to create the perfect party in a box!
From St. Patty’s day snacks, fun novelty favors and useful study items, these green-themed DIY care package ideas will make any college student feel like it’s their lucky day!
How to Make St. Patrick’s Day Care Packages for College Students
Stick to green, gold and rainbow colored items and decor to create a classic St. Patty’s day aesthetic. Themes like pot of gold, shamrocks and leprechauns also represent this fun Irish holiday.
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As well as Amazon, Dollarama and Dollar Tree always have a ton of fun St. Patrick’s Day novelty items, green-themed snack foods and candy that make great St. Patricks Day gifts for college students!
Green St. Patty’s Day Snack Foods
Some of my favorite snack foods for a green-themed care package is anything sour cream and onion or dill pickle flavor.
SHOPPING TIP: I like to buy in bulk and include a few extras for roommates and friends—and myself!
Rainbow Colored Snacks
Add some fun to a St. Patrick’s Day college care package with rainbow colored snacks.
Green Candy & Chocolate
Green-themed candy, chocolates, mints and gum are a necessary addition to any Irish care package!
Shamrock Socks
March is still a cold month for a lot of us, so fuzzy socks are always well-received.
Novelty St. Patricks Items
There’s always a party going on somewhere to celebrate the Irish, so accessories and novelty items are always a hit with college students. Send a few extra so we can share with our friends!
St. Patrick’s Day Clothing
Cell Phone Case
A cell phone case is a super fun way to celebrate while taking photos!
Portable Charger
Cute and convenient to use all year, this portable charger is one of my favorite study items to always have on hand.
Rainbow Stationary Items
Rainbow themed pens, notebooks or my favorite Stabilo Boss highlighters are a fun way to be festive while studying.
Green-Themed Self-Care Items
Items such as vitamin C, bubble bath and green aloe after-sun gel (for those warmer states) help students recover from the festivities. Since St. Patrick’s Day isn’t far from exam season, so including a few self care items serves an extra thoughtful, dual purpose.
Coffee & Tea Mug
Perfect for the mug collector in your life!
Green Laundry Detergent
Perfect for college students living in both apartments and dorms, laundry detergent is often overlooked in a care package as it’s frequently shared with roommates!
Green Disinfecting Wipes
A must-have for students, these green Clorox disinfecting wipes are the perfect item to include in a care package because they’re essential to bring to a library study session to sanitize those gross study tables.
Gift Cards & Lotto Gifts
Because when do us students NOT need a coffee?! March is also pistachio latte and matcha season at Starbucks—what kind of coffee could be more appropriate for this Irish holiday?
If they’re of age, a scratch-and-win lotto ticket might just make for a very lucky day indeed!
How to Decorate a St. Patrick’s Day College Care Package
When decorating an Irish themed care package, think green and gold, shamrock garlands, horseshoes and rainbows.
- Use green tissue paper for decoration or to wrap delicate items.
- Get some fun St. Patrick’s Day stickers (or window stickers!) for decoration.
Or, grab some festive Irish stickers that fit the inside flaps of a USPS Priority Mail Box for the easiest decor ever.
St. Patrick’s Day College Care Package Ideas: Thoughtful & Fun Gifts That Mean a Lot
While St. Patrick’s Day may seem like just a fun, green-themed holiday, college students really appreciate both the novelty gifts and the items that show you care, so be sure to include both kinds of gifts in this March care package!
What are you including in your St. Patrick’s Day college care package? Share your favorite ideas in the comments—I’m always looking for new ideas!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day—wishing you a pot o’ gold!
