Operation Christmas Child - shoe box collection

News

22nd October 2012

Once again we are supporting the Samaritan’s Purse charity campaign Operation Christmas Child. These shoeboxes are often the only gift disadvantaged children in Eastern Europe, Africa and Asia receive. Last year we donated 69 shoeboxes which were delivered to Kyrgyzstan in time for Christmas.

If you would like to donate items, there is a list of suggested items below, all items must be new. Or if you prefer to give a small sum of money, this will be used to cover transport costs. Each shoebox costs £2.50 to send. The shoe boxes must be ready to be collected by November 16th.

Toys
Small soft toys, finger puppets, small jigsaw, yo-yo, tennis ball/small ball, small musical instruments, small dolls, small cars/trucks

Stationery
Felt pens, pencils, colouring pencils, chalks
Pencil sharpener, eraser
Pencil case, Colouring book/notepad
Puzzle or picture book, Stickers


Hygiene items
Toothbrush/toothpaste/soap/flannel
Hairbrush/comb/hair clips

Other
Sweets (not chocolate), gloves/scarves/hats
Sunglasses/cap, bangles/necklaces