Ideas for a Shoebox

 

By packing a shoebox full of practical yet fun items, you are taking the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a child and their family who may have never heard of Jesus.

 

Be practical and creative, giving items that both fun and useful, while a young child may not use a flashlight or sewing kit, their family will, therefore benefitting the child. Approach filling a shoebox like you would approach picking out a gift for a friend’s child, not as an opportunity to unload stuff you don’t want.

 

Shoeboxes should be returned by November 20, 2016!

 

crayons

coloring books

t-shirts (child size)

ball

bar soap

bracelet

*bandana

pencils & pens

pencil sharpener

duct tape

travel size games – checkers

deck of cards

hacky sack

harmonica

yo yo

hat

glue sticks

scissors

small stuffed animal

small crafting kit

post it notes

highlighters

small notebook

chalk

watercolor paint sets

small etch a sketch

small magna doodle

*socks

back pack

plastic cup

straws

jump rope

*glowsticks

matchbox cars or cars with larger wheels

finger puppets

toothbrush & case

toothpaste (Expiration after 6/2017!)

washcloth

Bar of soap & case
wet wipes
travel pack of tissues
hair ties
headbands
barettes
band aids
hair brush
flashlight and extra batteries

For Older Boys:
Tools – hammer, screwdriver, wrench or pliers, duct tape, measuring tape
Fishing supplies – add in a small fishing kit, fishing line, hooks
Binoculars
Kaleidoscope
Plastic Magnifying Glass
Watch (Simple)
Handkerchief
Collapsible water bottle
Harmonica
Duct tape
Zip ties
Tarp

For Older Girls:
Small sewing kit
Bracelets
Barettes
Coin purse
Sticky notes
Watercolor paint set
Yarn
Colored Sharpies or markers
Ink pad and stamp set
Clothespins and Heavy String

 

DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures (includes pictures); chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.