Your shoebox gift will be an expression of God’s love to a child. It may be the only gift the child receives. Plan to fill your shoebox with quality new items that will last. When packing your shoebox think; FUN, adding a ‘wow’ item and new toys a child will love; FULL, with no empty space; and PERSONALISED, including a note of encouragement or photo.
Decorate a shoebox about the size of an A4 piece of paper. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately.
Packs of 25 pre-printed shoeboxes can also be ordered online.
Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.
Select a ‘wow’ item, such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal. Then fill your shoebox with fun toys, clothing, hygiene items and schools.
Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. You can also include a personal note and photo.
To make sure your shoebox gift gets to a child of the right gender and age, order a label for each of your shoeboxes here. You also have the option to Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your shoebox gifts. Labels offer a way for you to give the necessary $12.50 donation per shoebox to provide for collection, processing, shipping, and other project costs.
Take your shoebox gift to a local drop-off location around Australia and New Zealand during collection weeks.
2024 National Collection Weeks
Australia: 14th – 26th October
New Zealand: 21st to 26th October