Nationwide
About an hour
Individuals, Families, Young Children
No skills required
2015-10-22 - 2015-11-04
A small cost might be involvedDescription
Shoeboxes are a great way of spreading a little Christmas joy around the world. Link to Hope (linktohope.co.uk) operate two types of boxes; 1 for families and another for the elderly.The website has suggestions for what is needed and also what you can't included (for customs reasons). There is a £2 donation required to help towards the logistics costs.
What we need
Personal grooming items - Toothbrushes and toothpaste, Shampoo/shower gel (max 300ml), Safety razors, Plasters, Bar of soap and flannel, Nail clippers/scissors, Brush/comb
Treats - Sweets, Chocolate, Hair accessories,
Fun stuff - Crayons and felt tips, Colouring books, Travel-sized games, such as dominoes, draughts and playing cars, Small toys, such as yoyo’s, skipping ropes, bouncy balls, puzzles, balloons, Teddies/dolls/soft toys (which have CE labels ).
N.B Handmade knitted toys are very welcome but are not to be put inside the Shoeboxes - please take them along to your Area Collector/Group Organiser when you take your Shoeboxes.
School items - Solar powered calculators, Pens and pencils, Pencil rubbers and sharpeners.
Family gifts - Plasters, Small sewing kits, Screwdriver, tape measure, New socks/tights, Gloves/hats/scarves, Headscarves, Wind up Torch or Radio, Craft/Sewing Kit, Candles & Holders, Screwdrivers/Tape Measures.
ELDERLY SHOEBOX - Ideas for filling your Shoeboxes
(the contents must be suitable for both sexes to recieve ie gender neutral as much as possible)
Personal grooming items - Shampoo/shower gel (max 300ml), Tissues, Hankerchiefs, Small Mirror, , Bars of soap and flannel, Nail clippers/scissors, brush, comb
Fun stuff - Small games, Pens/Paper. Wind up torch/radio, craft sewing kits, playing cards, dominoes etc
How to help
Visit the website: http://www.linktohope.co.uk/shoebox-appeal/filling-shoebox