Leitrim charity launches Christmas shoebox appeal for children in need
The charity is asking for locals to get involved to make a child's Christmas
Leitrim Volunteer Centre has launched a plea for support in Leitrim as it begins its Christmas shoebox drive.
The Shoebox Checking Centre has opened in Ballinamore and is ready to receive shoeboxes prepared by schools, community groups, families and individuals across Leitrim.
The annual shoebox appeal run by Leitrim Volunteer Centre sees local people donating gifts to children in need around the world. Hope Team, who run the initiative, ask people to give along five categories.
Something for children to write with, including Pens, pencils, crayons, copybooks, colouring books, markers, sharpeners and erasers.
Something to wash with, such as a Bar of soap (wrapped), hairbrush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste and facecloths.
Something for them to wear, like socks, underwear, flip-flops, hat, scarf and gloves.
And finally something to wow them, like a Cuddly toy, skipping rope, sweets (dated 6 months +), small musical instrument, family photo, toy car, doll, ball and stickers.
Locals who want to get involved can drop off their boxes at the Old Tech Centre in Ballinamore, where the boxes are being sorted, or they can go to their local drop-off point.
“Leitrim Volunteer Centre is delighted and grateful to be part of this wonderful process and to work alongside the many volunteers and supporters who make it all happen. Together, we are spreading kindness, one shoebox at a time!”
“A very special thank you to everyone who is making a shoebox, to those who have knitted such wonderful fillers, and to everyone who has donated toys, gifts and other items to our shoebox filler campaign. Your generosity and kindness are helping to make these boxes extra special for the children who will receive them.”