Gift Box Deadline: Sunday, November 7th
National Collection Week: November 15th - 22nd
How to Pack a Shoe Box Gift
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Uses and Empty Shoe Box (regular size) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box, wrap the lid seperately, but wrapping is not required.
- Boy or Girl? Determin whether your gift will be for a girl or boy, and the child's age catagory. Ages include: 2-4, 5-9, 10-14. Cut out the correct label, mark the child's age and tape the lable to the box top.
- Fill the box with gift.
- Include your donation. Please include $7 for each shoe box that your prepare to cover shipping and project cost. You can donate online or write a check to Samaritan's Purse.
- Place a rubber band around the box and lid and drop it off at the church office no later than Friday, November 21st.
Gift Ideas
Toys
- small cars
- balls
- stuffed animals
- yo-yos
- jump ropes
- light up toys (include batteries)
- Etch a sketch
School Supplies
- pen/pencils
- markers
- calculators
- notebooks
- picture books
Hygiene Items
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Hairbrush
- Mild Soap (in plastic bag)
- Washcloth
Other
- Hard Candy
- Mints
- Gums
- Sunglasses
- Hair Clips
- Watches
- T-shirts
- Flashlights
DO NOT INCLUDE
- War related items
- Liquids
- Lotions
- Vitamins
- Glass containers
- Chocolate or food
Want more details? Go to www.samaritanspurse.org/occ for more info.