Every year, we set aside a Sunday afternoon to pack Samaritan's Shoeboxes. All ages get involved in packing the boxes with essentials and toys that will bless a child in physical and spiritual need. We pray over the boxes and send them out with the gospel.
Throughout the year, we highlight different items to donate to help fill the boxes.
Summer sports gear, summer clothing (3T-14/16 for boys & girls), outdoor toys: sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, soccer balls & pumps, hacky sack
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
• Toothbrush
• Washcloth
• Comb and brush
• Nail clipper and file
• Water bottle
• Flashlight
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
• Pencils, sharpener, and erasers
• Pencil container
• Pens
• Crayons
• Colored pencils
• Markers
• Notebooks
• Index cards
• Calculator
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Glue stick
• Small adhesive tape
• Drawstring bag
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
• Flip-flops or shoes
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Wristwatch
• Costume jewelry
• Hair accessories
• Clothing and undergarments
• Winter cap, scarf, and mittens
GAMES, ACTIVITIES & TOYS
• Puzzles
• Coloring books or pads
• Dry watercolor set
• Binoculars and compass
• Musical instruments
• Chalkboard and chalk
• Jump rope
• Stickers
• Small ball
• Building blocks or LEGO® sets
• Slinky® or yo-yo
• Toy cars
• Plastic animals
• Magnets
• Interactive toys
• Other small toys and figures
DO NOT INCLUDE
• Soap
• Food, candy, or gum
• Toothpaste
• Used or damaged items
• Scary or war-related items
• Wearable traditional camouflage
• Seeds or organic matter
• Liquids
• Medication
• Money
• Breakable items
• Matches, fire starters, or aerosols
• Knives, saws, or razor blades