Here's how to pack a shoebox: #1. Shoe Box = Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Pray for the child who will receive your special gift. #2. BOY OR GIRL? = Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label shown below (instructions for printing provided below). Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box. #3. Fill With Gifts = Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the side of this page #4, Include Your Donation = Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can write a check or money order to Samaritan's Purse (note "OCC" on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation. #5. Drop Off = Place a rubber band around each shoe box and lid and drop off at our church during our collection week in mid-November. |
| Gift Ideas: TOYS: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpener, 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 (be sure to put soaps in a separate plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER: Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A PERSONAL NOTE: In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.) Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures, or toys holding weapons; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans, etc. |
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| Shoebox Drop Off Times: Mon. Nov. 17th - 12 noon - 2:00 pm Tues. Nov. 18th - 12 noon - 2:00 pm Wed. Nov. 19th - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Thur. Nov. 20th - 12 noon - 2:00 pm Fri. Nov. 21st - 12 noon - 2:00 pm Sat. Nov. 22nd - 10:00 am - 11:00am Sun. Nov. 23rd - 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Mon. Nov. 24th - not collecting |
| National Collection Week for 2008= November 17th - 24th Drop off at 6500 Greensboro Rd, Ridgeway, VA |