Is anyone else doing this?
You pack a shoe box with goodies for a child and the Samaritans ship it to kids from disaster/war torn areas.
I've just had a big sort out of Mason's old toys and things and have got about a bin bags worth of stuff
I don't have that many shoe boxes so I put them on freecycle asking if any OCC reps wanted them. My local girls brigade is coming to get them.
Gift Ideas
A cuddly toy
yes A toothbrush, toothpaste
yes A wrapped bar of soap and flannel
yes A notepad, colouring book
yes Picture books
yes Pencils and pencil sharpener, pens and paper
yes A set of crayons or felt pens
yes A hat, cap, gloves, scarf
yes A small ball or tennis ball
yes A puzzle e.g. small jigsaw
yes For boys: a toy car, truck, passenger plane or similar item
yes For girls: jewellery (e.g. pair of clip earrings, make-up or hair accessories)
yes A greetings card or a photo of yourself
yes Sweets (must be at least March of next year sell-by-date)
yes Small musical instrument
Do not include items from any of the following categories:
no No chocolate due to customs regulations in some receiving countries
no Other edible items (e.g. crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cake)
no War related items (e.g. toy guns and soldiers, knives)
no Clothing (other than listed above)
no Glass containers, mirrors or fragile items
no Liquids of any type (e.g. blow bubbles, shampoos, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols)
no Marbles or sharp objects
no Anything of a political, racial or religious nature
no Medicines
no Novels
More info here
You pack a shoe box with goodies for a child and the Samaritans ship it to kids from disaster/war torn areas.
I've just had a big sort out of Mason's old toys and things and have got about a bin bags worth of stuff
I don't have that many shoe boxes so I put them on freecycle asking if any OCC reps wanted them. My local girls brigade is coming to get them.Gift Ideas
A cuddly toy
yes A toothbrush, toothpaste
yes A wrapped bar of soap and flannel
yes A notepad, colouring book
yes Picture books
yes Pencils and pencil sharpener, pens and paper
yes A set of crayons or felt pens
yes A hat, cap, gloves, scarf
yes A small ball or tennis ball
yes A puzzle e.g. small jigsaw
yes For boys: a toy car, truck, passenger plane or similar item
yes For girls: jewellery (e.g. pair of clip earrings, make-up or hair accessories)
yes A greetings card or a photo of yourself
yes Sweets (must be at least March of next year sell-by-date)
yes Small musical instrument
Do not include items from any of the following categories:
no No chocolate due to customs regulations in some receiving countries
no Other edible items (e.g. crisps, biscuits, tinned food or cake)
no War related items (e.g. toy guns and soldiers, knives)
no Clothing (other than listed above)
no Glass containers, mirrors or fragile items
no Liquids of any type (e.g. blow bubbles, shampoos, bubble bath, toiletry sets or aerosols)
no Marbles or sharp objects
no Anything of a political, racial or religious nature
no Medicines
no Novels
More info here
