

Occasionally, pen-pal relationships have developed over the years between shoebox packers and the recipient. Some donors also include photos and addresses. *Samaritan’s Purse encourages Operation Christmas Child shoebox donors to include a personal note in each shoebox gift to encourage the recipient child in their relationship with Jesus Christ. If you include your name and an address, the child may be able to write back. You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group.Gardening kit with gloves and trowel hand tool (Do not include gardening seeds.).Laminated decorative pictures with looped ribbon attached as a picture hanger.Sewing kit, fabric (1-2 yards), and ribbon.Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets.(Consider adding plastic cookie cutters as non-sharp utensils the child can use with the playdough.) Glue stick (Do not include liquid glue.).(solar-powered or hand-crank if battery operated, be sure to include extra batteries of the type needed) (Consider filling an empty container with non-liquid items such as hair bows, bracelets, sunglasses, or washcloths to maximize the space.)


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