It’s that time of year again when we start thinking about the Christmas Shoebox Appeal. This is when people can fill an empty shoebox or rucksack with useful items that may help someone experiencing homelessness.
We have compiled a list of recommended items to include in your shoebox. Please remember to label each box appropriately to indicate whether it is for a female or male recipient.
- Cold weather sleeping bag
- Thermal gloves, leggings, long-sleeved top, hat, socks
- Underwear (medium-sized)
- Kagool
- Toiletries – toothbrush & toothpaste, body wash, deodorant, tissues, hairbrush etc
- Hand warmers
- Sanitary products
- Edible treats – chocolate, sweets, biscuits etc
- Supermarket or Greggs £5-£10 vouchers
- Hand sanitiser, face masks, anti-bacterial wipes
We will be collecting shoeboxes and rucksacks from the 1st of November until the 18th of December. If you would like to organise collecting them on your end and then dropping them off once you have them all that would be great. As it stands, I don’t think we will need help on the site to hand them out; we hand them out throughout the year and work with other outreach charities to do so.
We ask that all shoebox and rucksack donations be dropped off at our project location: Spring Street, Bedminster, BS3 4PZ Monday – Friday between 9 – 4pm.
Your contributions will make a real difference, and we really appreciate your support.
