Fill a Santa Shoebox and give some Christmas cheer to a child
Port Shepstone High has, so far, pledged 50 boxes and challenges other schools to take part also.
The Santa Shoebox Project collects and distributes gift boxes to underprivileged children throughout South Africa and Namibia.
This year it is aiming to collect 700 shoeboxes for less fortunate children on the South Coast.
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Port Shepstone High has, so far, pledged to fill 50 boxes and challenges other schools equal or better this.
The South Coast community as asked to join this festive project by visiting www.santashoebox.org.za to register as a supporter.
Pledging opened on August 1, and donors are able to choose the child or children for whom they wish to pledge a shoebox.
The decorated Santa Shoeboxes need to be dropped off at the Port Shepstone Methodist Church Hall, 28 Reynolds Street, Port Shepstone on October 12 and 13.
The following items are required to complete a Santa Shoebox: 1. Standard sized shoebox or plastic container, colourfully decorated, with the lid wrapped separately 2. QR coded label, which the donor will receive upon pledging online 3. Toothbrush 4. Toothpaste 5. Facecloth 6. Soap 7. Toy 8. Outfit of clothing 9. School supplies 10. Sweets.
Please note that all items must be new, unused and age-appropriate.
Contact Sandy Kathrayan-Moodley at 082 4523346 or Shelly Jones at 082 8781216 for further information.
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