CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES
In November & December, we collect shoe boxes of toys and goodies to distribute to the children at Christmastime. If you would like to donate some filled shoe boxes, please use the guidelines below.
How to pack a Christmas box:​
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Use a regular shoe box with lid
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Choose which gender you would like to shop for:
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Boy​
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Girl
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Choose which age group you would like to shop for:
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2-4 years old​
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5-7 years old
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8-10 years old
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11-14 years old
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Fill the box with small gifts and items (suggestions listed below). Please purchase new items and be sure that all of them fit inside the box with the lid closed.
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Gift wrap the top of the shoe box separately from the bottom, securing the box with two strong rubber bands.
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Securely tape a 3×5 white index card to the top of the box and indicate the gender and age group, and place a duplicate card inside the box facing out on one end.
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Ship via USPS, UPS, or FEDEX to the following address:
Harvest Hands Ministries
C/O Rodriguez Plastics
320 Valley Chili Rd
Vinton, TX 79821
SUGGESTED SHOE BOX ITEMS FOR GIRLS
Christmas card and photo of yourself
hair brush
pony tail clips
barrettes
ribbons
head bands
tooth brush
tooth paste
hand lotion
mirror
shampoo
emory board
candy
pens
pencils
pencil sharpeners
stickers
small stuffed toy
socks/underwear
crayons
coloring book
markers
memo pad
dolls (not Barbies)
Spanish picture book
jump rope
knit hat/mittens
Jesus items
Christian items (crosses, stickers, pencils, etc.)
SUGGESTED SHOE BOX ITEMS FOR BOYS
Christmas card and photo of yourself
comb
tooth brush
tooth paste
shampoo
pens
pencils
pencil sharpeners
stickers
candy
socks/underwear
yo-yo
rubber ball
small stuffed toy
marbles
t-shirt
crayons
coloring book
markers
memo pad
Spanish picture book
harmonica
knit hat/mittens
Jesus items
Christian items (crosses, stickers, pencils, etc.)
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND
Please do not put candy and bar soap in the same box.
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Please do not include:
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make-up
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playing cards
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Halloween or alien items
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Spongebob, Lisa Frank, Pokemon or Bratz items
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war-related items
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evil superhero items
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Santa Claus
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books in English
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perfume
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sharp items such as nail files
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vitamins or food items
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aerosol cans
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used items
Where will my gift be given?
The gifts are given to several churches in Mexico, the Christian school our RDV children attend, and each student in the HHM Mexican Student Sponsorship Program.
The gifts will be given in Jesus’ name and provide an opportunity to share the love of God with these precious youngsters. These children value pencils and are excited to receive SOCKS!! Your gift will bring a smile to their face and joy to their heart. Many of the children live in pallet houses with dirt floors, no indoor plumbing or heat. Please pray for the child that will receive your box of blessings!