Please donate items for our annual Shoeboxes of Joy project! Donations will be accepted November 4-14. Please place items in the large bins in the Main Entryway.
On November 15, middle school students and freshmen will work together to assemble our annual Shoeboxes of Joy project for low-income older adults, adults with disabilities and children. For this drive, we are seeking shoeboxes and extra supplies for boxes, especially from sophomores, juniors and seniors who are not directly involved in Shoeboxes of Joy. View a complete list of items needed below.
Questions? Please contact Campus Minister Lynn Kittridge.
Things to keep in mind:
- New items only; no homemade foods or gifts
- Some box recipients may be diabetic - please consider donating low-/no-sugar items
- No religious items, as box recipients come from many different faiths
Acceptable items list:
- Food Items (non-perishable & in original packaging)
- Spiced Teas and Flavored Coffees
- Canned or instant soup
- Packaged baked goods
- Cheeses
- Hot Chocolate and Cider
- Pickled Vegetables
- Canned Tuna, Chicken or Salmon
- Mixed Nuts
- Useful & Fun Items
- Reacher/grabber
- LED flashlight/batteries
- Small First Aid Kit
- Whistle (to signal help)
- Playing cards
- Inexpensive games (crosswords, Word puzzles)
- Stationary / Cards
- Postage stamps
- Magnifiers
- Sewing kit
- Toys
- Deflated soccer balls (with pump)
- Mini puzzle
- Binoculars
- Harmonica, kazoo or other small instruments
- Jump rope
- Yo-yo
- Craft kit (beads, elastic, etc.)
- Hair accessories
- School Supplies
- Pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Erasers
- Pencil case
- Crayons
- Ruler
- Coloring books (new)
- Notepads
- Stickers
- Cleaning Supplies
- Sponges
- White vinegar
- All purpose, unscented cleaner
- Gloves
- Toilet brush
- Microfiber cleaning/dusting cloths
- Dish cloths
- Air freshener (natural)
- Dish soap
- Toiletries
- Lotions (unscented)
- Bar soaps
- Deodorant
- Shaving Cream
- Nail Care Kit
- Moist Towelettes
- Washcloth
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Comb/Brush
- Manicure kit