Donations through 7.24.16

Counted before service....

Wash cloths - 100

Bars of soap - 108

Toothbrushes - 129

Toothbrush cases - 77

Toys - 228

Coloring books - 50

Flip flops - 3

Shirts - 1

Socks - 18

Notebooks - 2

Combs - 12

Pencils - 504

Remember, our target number is 100. Please shop accordingly.

July Focus - Dishes

We're packing boxes for boys, ages 2-4 and 10-14

Dishes?

Isn't that a strange thing to give a child?

Nope. Not when, in some circumstances, these children are taking turns eating because there is only 1 plate in a family or one bowl for every 10 kids in an orphanage.

KEEP IN MIND! The shoeboxes aren't very big.
Don't include full-sized plates.

I found that a small plastic bowl (or baby plate), travel-sized cutlery, and a small cup worked well in even a standard-size shoe box. Don't feel weird about including toddler cutlery, even if you'd rather put together a box for a teenager.

June Focus - Clothing Items

We're packing boxes for boys, ages 2-4 and 10-14

I experienced minor technical issues that resulted in my having to completely redo the June post.

And I haven't had a chance to inventory our donations in the last month. We're doing really well, though!

JUNE....

June's focus item is clothing.

Keep in mind that you have no idea where your box will end up; therefore, the first step in your shopping experience should be prayer. Seek the Lord's guidance, because He knows if your box is going to a warm climate or a cold climate.

Please remember that, under no circumstances, can we include any items that even hint at a military theme (so no camo). Your best bet is to purchase PLAIN clothing items.

Winter - hats, gloves, socks

Summer - t shirt and flip flops