OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

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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 :shock: 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
 
Forgive me if I sound dumb but if I make one up where do I take it?

We used to do this when I was at school!!
 
Thats a fab idea! Im looking into sponsoring a child but I think this is something that any parent can do if they dont want the monetary commitment.

Thanks for sharing :D
 
BubbleOne said:
Forgive me if I sound dumb but if I make one up where do I take it?

We used to do this when I was at school!!

Type your postcode in here and it will tell you your local drop off points.
 
thats great il have a good sort out now. as long as they defo get to the children that they say they are for im always up for it
 

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