Steps
- Get shoe box(es).
- Choose whether the box is for a girl or boy, and which age group it will be for (Ages 2-4, 5-9, 10-14).
- Fill the box with gift items! (See below for what to put in the box. At right is an example shoebox, although you do not have to put that many items in your box if you don't wish to, but no one will complain if you do! :D)
- If you wish, you may write a personal note to the recipient, and if you include your name and address, they just might write back!
- You may decide whether you want to wrap the box or not, but make sure it is not completely sealed.
- Tape a label to the front of the shoe box, with the age group checked.
- Bring shoeboxes to Room C106 (when open) to drop them off!
- If you are unable to package an entire box you can bring donations of any items or shoe boxes! :)
- Remember to pray for the child(ren) who will receive your box(es)!
What to donate
TOYS***
Include items that children will immediately embrace, such as dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, dolls, Slinky®, toys that light up and make noise, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
OTHER***
T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
SHOE BOXES!!!!
*** Please kindly include extra batteries if you are donating anything that requires batteries to operate. Thank you! ***
Include items that children will immediately embrace, such as dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, dolls, Slinky®, toys that light up and make noise, etc.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS
Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
OTHER***
T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
SHOE BOXES!!!!
*** Please kindly include extra batteries if you are donating anything that requires batteries to operate. Thank you! ***
What NOT to donate
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans