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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
What is the purpose of the Shoe
Box
Ministry?
The purpose is to celebrate the life of
a child and
the Love of Jesus Christ with children in need.
What
should I put in my Shoe Box?
A Bible is a good
start. Please see list for other suggestions and
for what not to include.
Do I have to
use a shoe box?
No, you may use a similarly sized
plastic
storage container with a removable lid.
Can
I wrap my Shoe Box?
Yes, but please remember to
wrap the lid
separately.
Where and when will my Shoe Box
be
delivered?
We will deliver the
shoeboxes on a
monthly basis to specific children’s home in our
area.
How
else can I help out with the
Shoe Box Ministry?
We are always in need of
volunteers, filled
& empty shoeboxes and birthday wrapping paper.
Donations are also accepted to fill additional boxes. Please
drop off supplies to locations listed within and checks can be made out
to TCOC (The Church of Corinth) noted (Shoe Box Ministry) in the memo
of your check.
If you should have any other
questions, please contact Beverly Martinez at shoeboxministry@msn.com
Hours: Mon-Fri 5pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday drop offs welcome, Please call first.
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Ideas
TOYS
Cars,
ball, dolls, stuffed
animals, kazoos, harmonicas; etch a sketch (small), rubber jacks,
games, etc. (Remember that if you include toys that require batteries,
include extra batteries).
SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Crayons,
markers, writing pads, drawing pads, paper, pens, pencils,
sharpeners, erasers, etc.
OTHER
Bibles,
coloring & picture books, puzzle books, puzzles, t-shirts,
socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy
jewelry (no
necklaces), watches, any types of hard candy, chocolate, (no
gum), snacks, flash lights (with extra batteries), gift certificates,
etc.
HYGIENE
PRODUCTS
Body wash (no bars),
lotions, shampoos, brushes & combs, toothpaste &
toothbrushes, deodorant, etc.
A PERSONAL NOTE
In
a separate envelope, you may include a note or birthday card
to the child. (Please do not include a return address).
ITEMS
TO NOT INCLUDE
Used or damaged items, war-related
items such
as toy guns, knives or military figures, medications or vitamins,
guns, aerosol cans, breakable items (such as snow-globes
or glass containers), (No spiral writing pads) etc.
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