11/02/2020

NJHS Shoebox Service Project

 



We are looking forward to being able to help some people in our West Michigan community this winter.  It is not too late to participate in our NJHS Shoeboxes for the Homeless to support people at Mel Trotter.  Shoeboxes can be made by individuals or families.  Consider making this a Thanksgiving tradition.  Shoeboxes are due Tuesday, December 1.  


Suggested Items:


Small toiletries: shampoo, deodorant, lotion, soap, toothpaste (note - travel sizes from hotels are perfect)

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Chapstick

Wet Wipes

Washclot

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 

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 drops

Reusable grocery bags that fold up