CUMC Family,
We will once again be participating in the Appalachian Christmas Shoe Box Project. This project is separate from the Appalachian Christmas Project you see below (but you may still give to this project). The goal of the shoe box project is to collect needed items to fill a shoe box. The shoe boxes will then be given to recipients as gifts for Christmas. Below are some priority and optional items you may include in your shoe box.
Priority Items:
- Disposable Razors
- Calendars
- Shaving Cream
- Bar soap
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Washcloth
- Purse Size Kleenex
- Comb/Brush
- Q-tips
- Cotton Balls
- Notepads/Pencils/Pens
Optional Items:
- Stamps/Envelopes
- Chapstick/Vaseline
- First Aid Cream
- Magnifying Glass
- Knee Highs
- Hand Lotion
- Hand Sanitizer
- Nail Clippers/Tweezers
- Jar Grips/Pot Scratcher
- Small Puzzle Book
- Denture Cleaner
All shoeboxes should be returned to the church no later than Sunday, November 10th. To add to the recipient’s holiday cheer, please include a signed Christmas card inside the shoebox. Label the boxes with an “L” for ladies; “M” for men; “E” for either. Please DO NOT add a ribbon or bow to your box.
In addition to the shoeboxes, the Appalachian Christmas Project is in need of the following:
- Christmas Wrapping Paper
- New or Used Christmas Cards
- New or Used School Supplies (backpacks, notebook paper, binders, pencils/pens, pencil boxes, notebooks of any kind, etc.)
- New or Used Toys for Kids (0-21 years)
- Children’s Clothes, Shoes, Boots, Winter Coats, Hats, etc.
- Motel/Hotel Personal Care Items (shampoo, soap, etc.)
- Yarn
- Lap Robes or Blankets
- Baby Blankets or miscellaneous
- Knitted/Crocheted Items (hats, gloves, scarves, etc.)