Fill a Shoebox for a family or an elderly person (not just a child) in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. The list below contains items for all family members and includes different items; these range from shower gel/shampoo, family games, stationary items, gifts for mum and dad as well as sweets, soft toys, hats, scarves etc. 

The Shoebox Appeal has been running since 1992 and has delivered smiles to thousands of people in Eastern Europe over the years. In fact, well over 1,000,000 shoeboxes have been sent to hundreds of different locations! It’s a really simple idea and anyone can get involved; for more information contact Teresa Nelms or Russell Anderson. The last collection from Church will be on Sunday 2nd November.

1. Contact Teresa, Russell or Robert for a packing form.

2. Gather the items listed in the BLUE box. These items should try to go in every shoebox regardless of whether it is a Family or Elderly Shoebox. Then choose 5 or more of the items in the RED or PURPLE Box and put them in your shoebox. There should be a minimum of 11 different items in your shoebox

3. Tick everything you have put into your box and whether it is a Family or an Elderly Shoebox.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO NOT PUT IN ANY FOOD (INCL. BISCUITS), MEDICINES, BOOKS, TEA/COFFEE OR OUT OF DATE ITEMS, NO SANITARY ITEMS OR UNDERWEAR.  ALSO NO ITEMS FOR UNDER 3 YEARS OLD’S – THIS IS DUE TO CUSTOM REGULATIONS.

4. Now wrap the entire box in wrapping paper. If you want to wrap the lid and box separately please make sure it is securely sellotaped and an elastic band is put around it. This is to stop them opening during transit.

5. Tape the contents list (the one where you have ticked all the items) to the shoebox only on the yellow strips where indicated.

6. Fold over the leaflet and if you pay tax please complete and sign the attached Gift Aid Form. Please tape down where indicated and attach £3.