Shoebox Appeal 2011

Shoebox update…

A BIG thank you to everyone of YOU who have made this year’s Shoebox Appeal a very ‘special’ one. We have exceeded last year’s numbers by a substantial amount and already 5000 have been delivered to our projects in Belarus. The lorry taking the remainder to Ukraine leaves, God willing on December 12^th so if you still wish to donate to this Appeal please do so by dropping your box(es) into any of our Shops by Wednesday  December 7.

It is that time again..yes I know you can’t believe it’s only JUST after the summer…perhaps the weather might let us think differently BUT we at Drop Inn Ministries are already thinking of Christmas….

Last year Drop Inn Ministries took our around 7000 Shoeboxes for the children of Belarus and Ukraine anf Latvia. 7000 boxes given to us by people, mainly schoolchildren, from Northern Ireland and also from Scotland and England too. Even when going through tough financial times themselves, the people of United Kingdom have thought of others in greater need and this year is already proving to be the same..

Collections for 2011 will begin on the Week beginning Monday 24th October 2011 to enable us plenty of time to organise paperwork and transportation to Eastern Europe in good time for Christmas. In order for the boxes to be available for distribution we must transport them out of Northern Ireland in November so there is plenty of time for anyone who would like to be involved in this fantastic project. Any group, organisation, school, church or individual can make such a difference in a child’s life in some of the poorest countries in Europe..Simply obtain a shoebox, wrap it in Christmas paper, place inside the shoebox items like those listed below, including a single pound coin, for transportation and bring the box(es) into your nearest Drop Inn Shop. If you have a large quantity please telephone the number below and we will gladly collect the boxes from you..

(You can download our Shoebox leaflet or here is a quick list of items below)
Items that can be included in Shoeboxes
1. Small toy e.g. car, plane or doll
2. Small game e.g. puzzle, ball, skipping rope
3. Cuddly toy
4. Stationary e.g. pencils, pens, crayons, writing or colouring book
5. Confectionary e.g. sweets or chocolate
6. Toiletries e.g. soap, facecloth or sponge, toothbrush, toothpaste
7. Clothing e.g. scarf, gloves, hat
8. Personal letter or photograph.

Items NOT to be included
1. Toy guns, knives, soldiers or any type of war related items
2. Marbles
3. Toys which depend on batteries
4. Any type of aerosol
5. Liquid containers
6. Food stuff (except sweets)
7. Medicine of any kind
8. Glass containers or any fragile item
9. Reading books (unless written in Russian)

If you have any questions or need boxes collected please telephone Sonya on 07894018971.

A BIG thank you to all who are helping us this year. You are Making a HUGE Difference in Children’s lives in Belarus and Ukraine.
We will bring you more information and pictures when the boxes set off on their journey in our own lorry in November.