It’s that time of year again. I’ve posted before about our adventures in shoe box packing for Operation Christmas Child and the fun we’ve had volunteering at the processing centre. I’m not sure if we’ll get a chance to volunteer this year. The dates have come up so quickly. I think I’ll need to put a reminder in my calendar for next year, so I can be more organized in booking a volunteer shift.
Anyway, last year, while we were sorting boxes at the processing centre, I managed to take some notes on unique ideas that people had for filling boxes. You can read our full basic list of things we typically put in the shoe boxes here. The following list is for a few unique additions to consider:
- picture Bible (ages 2-4 & 5-9)
- basic tool sets, including multi-head screwdriver, wrenches, compact hammer, nails, & screws (ages 5-9 & 10-14)
- good quality multi-tool (ages 10-14)
- mini compact Bible (ages 10-14)
- feminine hygiene pads (ages 10-14)
- cooking accessories, including measuring cups & spoons (ages 10-14)… of course, given that kiddos of all ages like to play with kitchen tools, you could probably include these any of the boxes 😉
Happy packing!!
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