Each year our congregation generously donates small toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and other fun items for this mission project. The filled shoeboxes are sent to children in need around the world. Last year we packed 189 boxes which was an increase of 69 boxes from the previous year. This year we have a goal of packing 250 boxes.
How can you help? Here are some items that are “most needed” but feel free to donate other appropriate items. (No breakables, no liquids, no food other than hard candy. No Pokémon, Harry Potter or military related items.)
Small cars like Hot Wheels and Matchbox
Bar soap
Soccer/Basketballs (We’ll deflate them. Five Below sells them.)
Washcloths
Hand pumps for balls (Dollar Tree has them.)
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Dolls (for girls ages 2-4 and 5-9)
Water bottles or plastic drinking cups
Toys/puzzles/games for ages 2-4; 5-9; and 10-14
Empty shoeboxes
Crayons and colored pencils
Coloring books
Spiral notebooks and/or loose leaf paper
Pencils, erasers, sharpeners
Donations to cover cost of shipping boxes ($7/box)
We’ll be collecting through early November and packed boxes will be ready for National Collection Week, November 14-21. If you have any questions, please contact J. Northrip. Thank you for your help!
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