Alcedo Care Blackpool is proud to be supporting the Shoebox Appeal this festive season.
The International Aid Trust Shoebox Appeal has brought joy and hope to hundreds of thousands of people of all ages living in great poverty.
If you would like to help support those who need it most it this Christmas, then please bring along any donations from the suggested list to: Alcedo Care Blackpool, Unit 8 Calder Court, Shorebury Point, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool FY4 2RH by 10th December. If you are unable to get to us, we would be happy to come to you.
Ideas of what to include in your shoebox
TOILETRIES
Toothbrush¸ Toothpaste¸ Soap¸ Flannel or sponge¸ Comb¸ Hair bobbles¸ Roll on deodorant (No sprays, medicines, vitamins or tablets)
TOYS
Small toys¸ Cuddly toys¸ Balls¸ Skipping rope¸ Games¸ Small jigsaws etc (No guns or war toys)
CLOTHES
Socks¸ T-shirts¸ Hats¸ Scarves¸ Gloves¸ Underwear¸ Babygro (for little ones)
STATIONERY
Pens¸ Pencils¸ Crayons¸ Eraser¸ Sharpener¸ Notebooks¸ Colouring books¸ Scissors (round-ended safety type for children)
PRACTICAL
Plastic bowl & cup¸ Cutlery¸ Safety Pins*¸ Mini sewing kit*¸ String*¸ Wind-up torch*¸ Plasters* (No matches)
* for teens & adults
Shoebox Guidelines:
- Gift wrap the box and lid separately so lid can be lifted off, don’t wrap individual items, use an elastic band to hold the box together
- Choose the age and gender of the person you want to receive your shoe box and fill the box with suitable items. International Aid delivers shoe boxes to all ages from babies to adults
- Label the box with who it is for e.g: Girl aged 2- 4, Boy aged 8-10, Adult Female aged 60+ etc
Shoebox Appeal 2021
Thank you in advance for your support
On behalf of the Shoebox Appeal we thank you in advance for your support. If you would like any more information, feel free to call us at Alcedo Care Blackpool on 01253 978969.
Download the Shoebox Appeal Leaflet
