In this time of crazy sales both in store and online, I'd like to draw your attention to a very worthy cause.
S.O.M.E. which stands for So Others Might Eat has a holiday request that is great for the whole family.
Shoebox Gifts
A shoebox gift is a shoebox filled with personal items useful to a homeless man, woman, or child. We ask that you PLEASE WRAP THE LID AND BOX SEPARATELY. This will help SOME staff and volunteers to insure that the shoebox contents are equitable. Also, please place a tag on the outside of each box designating whether it is for a "MAN", "WOMAN", or "CHILD."
In the case of a shoebox gift for a child, please also indicate the age range (and gender, if applicable) of the intended recipient. Finally, please consider that as we serve many more men than women, we need more men's shoeboxes than women's shoeboxes.
Each box should include:
MEN: A hat, a scarf, a pair of gloves (sets are extra nice). A pair of socks and a pair of underwear. Large or trial size deodorant, razors, trial size soap, shampoo, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste.
WOMEN: A hat, a scarf, a pair of gloves (sets are extra nice). A pair of socks and a pair of underwear. Large or trial size deodorant, razors, trial size soap, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion.
CHILDREN: A toy and/or game. A hat, a scarf, a pair of gloves (sets are extra nice). A pair of socks and a pair of underwear. Trial size soap, shampoo, lotion.
*Items should be new and unopened.
*Long johns also make great presents.
My family and I make a party out of it. We invite a few families over-have dinner and do SOME good.
http://www.some.org/inv_holiday.html#drive
