Choose a medium to large “wow” item, like a soccer ball with a pump or a stuffed animal. Then, add fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items. You can also include a personal note and a photo! These are often a child's favorite part of the gift!
Shoebox — Get a standard size shoebox to pack for a boy or girl. Need shoeboxes? Great preprinted boxes are available from SamaritansPurse.org.
Pray — Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. Include a personal note and photo to delight the heart of the child.
Donate $10 Per Box — A donation of $10 per box is critical to cover shipping and other project costs. For easiest processing you can give online. If you use the Follow Your Box feature, you can also discover the destination of your shoebox!
“WOW” Items — Select a quality “wow” toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal to bless a child.
Other Gifts — Pack full with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school Supplies.
Do Not Include — Soap, candy, toothpaste, gum, used or damaged items, scary or war-related items, seeds, food, liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, fragile/glass items, or aerosol cans.
Pack One “WOW” Item
- Soccer ball with pump
- Doll
- Stuffed animal
- Musical Instrument
Fill With Other Gifts
Toys
- Toy cars
- Jump ropes
- Yo-yos
- Toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries)
Personal Care Items
- Toothbrushes
- Washcloths
- Combs
- Hairbrushes
School Supplies
- Pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, and markers
- Notebooks and paper
- Coloring and picture books
- Solar calculators
Accessories
- Socks
- Sunglasses
- Jewelry and watches
- Flashlights (with extra batteries)