This Friday we will be packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Now, as we have announced last week, we need YOU GUYS' help to bring your OWN goodies that goes into the boxes. Besides packing shoeboxes, we will be having a FUN activity too, just to kick off the night! So get excited!
We will be providing the boxes, (though you can still bring your own if you have too many shoeboxes lying around, no harm in giving more!) the $9 donation for each box and a few more knick knacks just to fill up your box if needed!
Side note: The offering for the night will go towards Operation Christmas Child so if you want to, you could give $9! ;)
Below are the instructions on how to pack a shoebox! DO remember to pick a gender (male or female) and age group! (2-4, 5-9, 10-14) I already did some shopping and I spent a whole hour in Reject Shop and there are so many things to choose from! :D
What you NEED to bring:
(Lemme emphasize the NEED cause we don't want to be sending empty boxes!)
6 things to light up the world of a child
in need
- SOMETHING
TO LOVE (x1 item)
Teddy bear, doll, soft toy, etc. - SOMETHING
FOR SCHOOL (at least the first 2 items plus a few more)
Exercise book, pencil case, pens, pencils, colouring pencils, sharpener, eraser, chalk, etc. - SOMETHING
TO WEAR (x1 or 2 items from this list)
T-shirt, shorts, underwear, cap, beanie, sandals, thongs, etc. - SOMETHING
TO PLAY WITH (a few items depending on size/quantity)
Tennis ball, cars, skipping rope, marbles, musical instrument, yo-yo, slinky, finger puppets, wind up torch, etc. (No battery operated items)* - SOMETHING
FOR PERSONAL HYGIENE (at least first 3 items of the list)
Soap and face washer (towel), toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, hair-clips, scrunchies, etc. (No toothpaste)* - SOMETHING
SPECIAL (a few items depending on size/quantity)
Carry bag, sunglasses, bangles, necklaces, craft kits, stickers, note or photo of yourself.
What not to pack **
- ITEMS
THAT LEAK OR MELT
Including toothpaste, shampoo, bubbles, plasticine/playdough, batteries. - FOOD
OR LOLLIES
Of any kind (due to shipping regulations) including medicines and vitamins. - USED
OR DAMAGED ITEMS
Including clothing and toys. - BREAKABLE
ITEMS
Such as glass, porcelain, mirrors. - ITEMS
THAT CAN SCARE OR HARM A CHILD
Examples are knives, war-related toys and toy guns. - GAMBLING-RELATED
ITEMS
For example, play money and playing cards.
Here is the link if anyone wants to find out more about this worthy cause! http://operationchristmaschild.org.au/
We will also be planning a trip to the warehouse to help with processing the shoeboxes sometime in Oct or Nov so stay tuned!! :)
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