Operation Christmas boxes - Items for November 10

Hi Families,

As per usual, we will spend a good chunk of the next couple of months doing community service work. Our first project will be Operation Christmas Child boxes. We would be grateful if your Guide could contribute one or two of the following items to help us fill some shoeboxes for our November 10 meeting.

Suggested items include:

• 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)

Please do not include:

• Decks of standard playing cards (other card games such as UNO are allowed)
• Food or candy: Including gum (due to customs regulations)
• Used items (due to customs regulations)
• Toothpaste (due to customs regulations)
• 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.

Later this month, we will also be making "Make a difference bags" to help a local women's shelter. More details to follow soon.


Thank you for your help!

Jen