• Toys that Spark Joy – Think small soccer balls (with a pump), dolls, cars, jump ropes, or stuffed animals. These often become treasured possessions!
• School Supplies – Pencils, crayons, notebooks, and erasers are priceless for kids who may not have regular access to them.
• Practical Items – Washcloths, toothbrushes, and combs can make a big difference in a child’s daily life. (New this year: NO soap, please.)
• A Personal Note or Letter – Tell your child about yourself! Share a favorite Bible verse, a prayer, or an encouraging word.
• Add a Photo – Kids love seeing the faces of the families or individuals who packed their box. Many children even keep those photos for years.
• Decorate the inside lid with a printed design –  https://sweettdaily.com/#lid-designs and Facebook groups like Sending Shoeboxes or OCC Shoebox Packers to access downloadable files and get ideas for items to put in your shoebox.
• Pray Over Your Box – Ask God to bless the child who will receive it and to open doors for the Gospel through this simple gift.

“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” – 2 Corinthians 9:7