HO-HO-HO! Christmas is coming soon JMH, not only to us but to kids everywhere now with the help of our Interact groups project, operation Christmas Shoe Box! Here’s how it works; each shoebox is filled with hygiene items, school supplies, and toys and is given to children regardless of gender, race, or religion who may be in need. Every item added to a Christmas Shoebox has the potential to impact a child. If you are interested in helping out or donating please contact the interact group! Boxes are to be handed in this Thursday.

How to pack a shoebox:

·         Use a regular-sized shoebox or shoebox-sized plastic box. If wrapping your shoebox, please wrap the lid separately.

·         Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.

·         Fill your shoebox with a well-balanced variety of items from the following categories:

·         School Supplies - Items such as pens, pencils, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books

·         Hygiene Items - Items such as: facecloth, toothbrush, comb, and soap. Please place soap in a sealable bag

·         Toys & Other Gifts - Items such as: stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewelry, t-shirts, and socks

·         Personal Note - Include a personal note and/or a photo in your shoebox (not inside the donation envelope)

DO NOT INCLUDE:

·         Decks of standard playing cards (other card games such as UNO are allowed)

·         Food or candy: Including gum

·         Used items

·         Toothpaste Liquids or items that could leak, melt, freeze, or break - Shampoo, creams, lip balm, bath gels, mirrors, or glass, etc. (these can damage other items in the shoebox).

·         Items that can scare or harm a child - War-related toys, knives, and toy guns, etc

Megan Gallan