SHOEBOX MINISTRY         2010            CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS FOR CHILDREN

Dear Friends in Christ:

It is never too early to begin to plan for shoeboxes filled with gifts for the poor children in Mexico.

Please use a clear plastic shoebox.  You can see through them and they hold up better than cardboard or plastic bags.

          Suggested items to fill boxes:

Soap                      Toys                       School Supplies

Washcloth              Blankets                 Plastic Cup

Toothbrush            Games                   Toothpaste

Brush/comb           Dolls                       Pencils/pens

Coloring books      Jewelry                   Candy

Crayons                Shoes                     Hat or Shirt for older kids

Socks                    Sticker Books         Shampoo

Please mark boxes as to sex and age.  Example: Boy 4-6; Girl 8-10.  Please remove “China” tags, labels or markings from any item. If it cannot be removed, it cannot go in the box. You cannot cover up a stamped label.  

Things you cannot put in the boxes:  scissors, small knives, manicure sets, toy guns or anything that can be perceived as a weapon.

DO NOT PUT ANY ITEM MARKED MADE IN CHINA IN THE BOXES.  VERY IMPORTANT!!!  WILL NOT GO ACROSS THE BORDER IF MARKED MADE IN CHINA.

Helpful Hints to Churches/Groups wanting to pack lots of boxes:

1) Contact Churches that have Food Pantries-sometimes they have out-of-date or close dated candies that can be used.

2) If you contact local Walmarts, sometimes they will donate.

3) Chick- Fil-A and other fast food chains and restaurants will sometimes donate children’s goodies.

4) Dentist offices will sometimes donate toothbrushes, and they also can get toothpaste at a good price.

5) Dollar Stores are great.

The children will get these boxes this year. They are not stored in a warehouse until the next year as some do. Lifeline Ministries will need these boxes before Thanksgiving.

We do not require a set amount per box, but any donation to help pay for the trip would be appreciated. Whatever amount you feel led to give, if any. If you are interested in participating in the delivery of the shoeboxes to Reynosa, Mexico, or have questions,

Contact: Cindy Trulock (H) 229-246-6485, (W) 229-228-5051, (C) 229-400-3598, Email: lifelineinc3000@yahoo.com or cindy@lifelineministries.com

PLEASE DO NOT PUT ANY ITEMS MARKED MADE IN CHINA IN BOXES.