Santa shoeboxes are needed for the underprivileged

The Santa Shoebox Project, a non-profit organisation, is in desperate need for the gifts that they can give to underprivileged children during Christmas.

Margie Kostelac, Gauteng regional coordinator says, “We need more than 20 000 gifts to distribute to the underprivileged children. People should log on and register on our website. Our drop-off dates in Joburg West are 29, 30 and 31 October at the Rhema Church in Randburg.”

Santa Shoebox Project offers people from all walks of life the chance to participate in a profoundly valuable and personal experience, enriching the lives of both those doing the giving, and those on the receiving end.

Donors are encouraged to involve their own children in the process of personally selecting the name of a child from one of the centres or children’s homes, and putting together his or her individualised, age-appropriate Santa Shoebox gift.

Uniquely, this means each participant knows the first name, age and gender of the child.

Gift boxes have to be filled according to the guidelines provided on the Santa Shoebox website, and include some practical necessities such as toothpaste and toothbrush, face cloth and soap, as well as sweets, educational supplies, a toy and an item of clothing.

Details: Santa Shoebox Project www.santashoebox.co.za or

Regional coordinator: Margie Kostelac margie@santashoebox.co.za