Folks are being asked to consider packing a Christmas shoebox for a needy child in the 100 Mile House and area.
Donors can pick an age and gender and fill a small box with toys, puzzles, personal care items, hard candy, gloves, scarves, socks, toques, books, crayons, toothbrushes, paste, school supplies and any other items suitable and safe for the age of the child they choose.
Organizers would also appreciate items so they can fill shoeboxes with if donors would rather do that. Shoebox gifts will be dispersed, along with Christmas food hampers, from Loaves and Fishes Outreach
Folks can drop off their boxes or donations at Loaves and Fishes Outreach on the Exeter Truck Route, beside the Bethel Chapel School on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The deadline is Dec. 15.
For more information, call 250-397-2010.
