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Shoebox Shopping, Packing, & Tips

Savvy shoppers know that they can impact more children around the world for eternity by looking for shoebox items throughout the year. Check out our packing guide for the suggested item of the month. You can use this guide to help put together shoebox gifts that are sure to bless and delight boys and girls. #OCCitemofthemonth

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January

Hats, Gloves, & Scarves

Hats, Gloves, & Scarves

“The best thing I got in my shoebox was the hat, gloves, and scarf. I’ve worn them for a long time and like them very much.”
– Marina, Moldova

February

Image

Watches, Hairbows, Sunglasses, & Jewelry

“I was always late because I lacked a watch. Opening my shoebox gift, I found one. Now I am always on time for school.”
– Niyonkuru, Burundi

March

Image

Quality Crafts

“I was always late because I lacked a watch. Opening my shoebox gift, I found one. Now I am always on time for school.”
– Niyonkuru, Burundi

April

Stuff Animals

Stuffed Animals

“When I lifted the lid on my purple plastic shoebox, the first thing I saw was a stuffed dog. I was filled with exuberant joy! I just remember hugging it.”
– Yuliya, Central Asia

May

Hygiene Items

Hygiene Items

“The toothbrush meant a lot because before I had to share my toothbrush with 25 other girls.”
– Yuri, Honduras

June

Toys

Toys

“The slinky was fascinating to me. We loved to send it down the steps and we played a lot of games with it. It was a simple toy but it was my favorite in the box.”
– Devon, Grenada

July

Clothing Items

Clothing Items

“One of my favorites in my shoebox was white socks because in the orphanage you get bad quality socks that always stink and have holes in them.”
– Timur, Central Asia

August

School Supplies

School Supplies

“My favorite items in my shoebox were school supplies. They were really important to me because it meant I could go to school.”
– Luis, Panama

September

Games

Games

“At first we had no idea what (the Etch A Sketch) was. After having it displayed on a shelf for a couple of months, my sister was dusting and she turned the knobs. When she saw the line going up and down on the screen she was so excited.”
– Yuliya, Central Asia

October

Letters and Photos

Letter & Photo

“One thing in the box I won’t forget was a picture of a girl and her letter: Heather Roberts from Enon, Ohio. We started writing letters and to this day, nearly 20 years later, we’re friends.”
– Nanor, Middle East

November

Donation

$9 Donation

“To have the shipping money, I stopped drinking soda or tea at restaurants. It saves about $2 anytime we go out. I put that $2 in my change jar.”
– Cathy W.

December

Prayer

Prayer

“The most important thing you can send with a box is prayer.”
– Franklin Graham, President of Samaritan's Purse