Fill a festive shoebox for a child
We request that all items be new and age-appropriorate.
A Centre That Serves (ACTS) requests the public’s help to donate Christmas boxes to 361 children.
The centre hopes to fill the shoe boxes with the following items:
- Toothpaste,
- toothbrush,
- soap,
- washcloth,
- outfit of clothing,
- educational supplies,
- sweets and a
- toy.
“We request that all items be new and age-appropriorate,” said ACTS manager, Carol van Zyl.
“Put all liquids, like cosmetics or blow bubbles, into a ziplock bag, as well as chocolates, so that the contents cannot leak out and spoil the shoebox. Also, include extra batteries with battery-operated toys or choose a non-battery-operated alternative.
Do not put in perishable or tinned food or sweets containing nuts, medicine or vitamins of any kind, violence-related items like toy guns or knives or anything of a political, religious or racial nature.
Label the shoebox with the recipient’s sex and age written on it and secure the lid to the box with an elastic band.
For more information, call Carol van Zyl on 072-892-4513 or email carol@acentrethatserves.co.za
