One small way you can help is to create shoeboxes. Let’s work together to fill 50 shoeboxes for Mel Trotter’s Homeless Shelter.
http://www.shoeboxprojectusa.org/how-to-make-a-shoebox.html
Suggested Items:
Small toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste (note - travel sizes from hotels are perfect)
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Chapstick
Wet Wipes
Washcloth
Small disposable razors
Small combs
Refillable/collapsible water bottles
Small emergency/first aid kits (Band-Aids, Individual doses of Bactine, Neosporin, etc)
Small sewing kids
Small blankets
Socks
Hats
Gloves
Hand warmer packets (for winter months)
Gift cards for fast food
Non-perishable food in individual servings such as: • peanut butter • crackers, • nuts • cheese and cracker packages • cookies • dried fruit • tuna • power/breakfast bars Small wrapped hard candies, gum, cough drop Reusable grocery bags that fold up.
Invite your family members to join you in making one or more. Bring to school when you are done. We hope to have 75 made by November 10. We will deliver prior to Thanksgiving.
