Host a shoebox drive!

Shared by Audra, Lifeline's Sponsorship Development Director


A lot of love can fit in a small package!

Each time I travel in field to help deliver gifts to the children, I am filled with joy when I see expressions of gratitude, as the children unveil their gifts.  I am so thankful for the sponsors who love on their kiddos in this way because it is a tangible blessing in their lives.  

I am also thankful for the churches and partners who have invested in donating shoe-box gifts for children who do not have a sponsor.  So many children do not receive a gift!  Each year, we collect hundreds, if not thousands, of shoe-box gifts to bless the children who do not receive a gift.  

But there is a deficit.  We have a significant need for more shoe-box gifts!

We invite you to join the shoe-box challenge and help increase our supply of these precious gifts so that no only can we bless the children in our schools without sponsors, but children in our churches and communities.  These gifts are a great tool for us to share the love of Christ with thousands of children and what a great opportunity for our churches to outreach to those in need of some hope!  

Consider hosting a shoe-box drive
This could be at your church or inviting your life group to participate...maybe even your neighborhood or child's school would love to get involved!  It's really quite simple!


Step 1: Assemble a 6 quart (regular sized) cardboard or plastic shoe-box with items for either Toddlers, Little girl/boy, Middle girl/boy, Teen girl/boy.  Include a $10 donation for each box to assist with processing and shipping.

Step 2: Deliver the gifts to Lifeline's ministry centre in Westerville where they will be prayed over and shipped out to the countries with the greatest needs.  


Suggested items to include:

Toddlers - New or like new clothing sizes 2T-5T, shoes, flip flops, socks, toys, plastic bowl with lid, (Tupperware type) sippy cups and children’s silverware, toothbrush and toothpaste, vitamins (no gummy vitamins please)

Little girl/boy - New or like new clothing sizes 6-8, flip flops, socks, underwear, small backpacks or plastic shoe box, coloring books, 24 pack crayons, picture books (English is fine), hair accessories, match box type cars, small dolls, McDonalds type toys, bowl and spoon, cup, travel size hygiene items, toothbrush and toothpaste.

Middle girl/boy - New or like new clothing sizes 10-12, water bottle, flip flops, socks, underwear, backpacks or plastic shoe boxes, balls, match box type cars, jewelry, ball caps, hair accessories, combs, small games, school supplies and travel size hygiene items.

Teen girl/boy - New or like new clothing sizes 14-adult medium, water bottle, flip flops, socks, underwear, bras, tie, ball cap, backpack or plastic shoe box, jewelry, wallet, hair accessories, combs, hair pic or brush, small games, scarves, nail polish, perfume, cologne, travel size hygiene items, razors, shaving cream (travel size) sanitary napkins, washcloth.

Hygiene items include travel size shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, toothpaste, toothbrush and lotion

Thank you for sharing love with others!


Contact dana.krahel@lifeline.org with gift questions.