A shoebox full of gifts means such a lot to the children and families – not only the presents inside but the thought behind it. Often this will be the only present the child has ever been given and they are greatly treasured, even the box and wrappers. Every contribution makes for another happy child.
What to do
* Cover a shoebox with wrapping paper, covering the lid separately. Please do not wrap individual items. (There are spare boxes in Parwich Church)
* Fill with Gifts – New & Unused small toys, crayons, pens, notepads, toiletries, gloves, hat, socks, toothpaste, brush, comb, soap, flannel etc. Don’t include anything with batteries, monster characters, military toys, makeup, books or breakables.
* Secure the Lid with 2 elastic bands.
* Label boy or girl and the age range.
The boxes will go to children in villages, schools, orphanages, refugee centres and Roma camps in the Balkans. Any donations towards transports costs are appreciated, it costs almost £3,000 to send a 40 ton truck to the Balkans.
Please send your boxes to Andrew R (202) at Church Farm by this Saturday, November 8th.
PARWICH.ORG 
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