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Shoebox - Caring.

The SHOEBOX is more than just a gift. It is an expression of a friends care; it is an expression that somebody somewhere cares; it is an expression that a person is loved by another.

The greatest disease in the world today is loneliness. The feeling that no one cares, that your life is worthless; a shoebox can change that feeling and put a smile on the face of the downcast.

On behalf of all the children and families we want to take this opportunity to say thank you for caring.

Shoebox :

Christmas Box /Harvest for the hungry

Your help for the needy in Romania

Food is still desperately needed as destitute families struggle to buy food. (Donations of money, welcome to buy food in Romania and save transport- cheques payable to JOY please).

joy soup kitchen

2008 Family Food appeal - the SHOEBOX  APPEAL

PLEASE only include items on the official printed list below.(NO tins, No 2nd hand clothes; NO soft toys etc.) NO food items not in manufacturer’s packs (any of these could give customs reason to refuse a load.)

What to do!

  1. Each person/family obtains an empty shoebox (medium size, strong)
  2. Pack food items a- a priority (all in date to April 2009)
  3. You may send a Christmas card ;CRACIUN FERICIT means Merry Christmas in Romanian. The box may be gift-wrapped, but top separately wrapped from base. Please attach the list below with contents ticked, on the OUTSIDE of the parcel.
  4. The cost of each lorry is £3,000, so we ask for a donation of £2.00 which will go towards transport costs. Please attach £2 to the OUTSIDE of the parcel
  5. lease stick to these items. All items must be dated April 2009 or later. Donations of money are very welcome as we can buy in Romania, boosting business and saving transport costs.
  6. Goods can be delivered to the warehouse (which is a great help, but please ring beforehand), or charity shops 4/6 Westgate, Shipley (closed Wednesdays) and 89 Main Street Bingley, (closed Tuesdays) otherwise both open Monday to Friday 10 until 4.

    We can collect larger amounts in a van. I am happy to give an illustrated talk about our work, and the people we help, both for your information and interest, and as a thank you for any help you can give us.

CLICK to download and print The Official Parcel List:-
Only the items listed can be accepted, thankyou.

parcel list parcel list