How to fill a shoebox

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Follow our simple Shoebox Guide so that you can fill your box full of smiles. 
 
We've even got a video full of tips on how to fill and wrap your shoeboxes (see below).

 

 

 
Step 1
You pack the Shoebox with gifts. Stuck for ideas? See our suggestions below.

Step 2
Seal and gift-wrap your shoebox, attaching the completed form to the outside. It is really important to remember to tape £2 (or two £1 coins) to the outside of the form. This helps pay for transportation costs of the shoeboxes to Eastern Europe.
Step 3
Deliver your Shoebox to an Area Collector, or we will pick them up if there are more than 80 boxes.
Step 4
We pack your Shoebox into a large carton and take it to Eastern Europe.
Step 5
Your Shoeboxes are given directly to families who really need them. Read our Delivery Diary to find out more.


 Watch our video to see the Shoebox Guide in action 

 

 

 

 

Ideas for filling your Family Shoeboxes 

Because our boxes are for families we ask that you fill them with gifts appropriate for all age groups.

Need some ideas? Then read on!

Personal grooming items

·         Toothbrushes and toothpaste

·         Shampoo/shower gel (max 250ml)

·         Deodorant

·         Safety razors

·         Bar of soap and flannel

·         Nail clippers/scissors

·         Brush/comb

Fun stuff

·         Crayons and felt tips

·         Colouring books

·         Travel-sized games, such as dominoes, draughts and playing cars

·         Small toys, such as yoyo’s, skipping ropes, bouncy balls, puzzles, balloons

·         Teddies/dolls/soft toys including handmade knitted toys

Treats

·         Sweets

·         Chocolate

·         Hair accessories

School items     

·         Solar powered calculators

·         Pens and pencils

·         Pencil rubbers and sharpeners

Family essentials

·         Plasters

·         Small sewing kits

·         Screwdriver/tape measure

·         New socks/tights

·         Gloves/hats/scarves

 


Customs regulations

Customs regulations mean there are certain items which cannot be included in your Family Shoeboxes. So please take care not to include any of these things as Link Romania could be fined or your boxes impounded.

NO medicines or medical products
NO money
NO tinned food
NO perfume
NO coffee, tea or alcohol
NO out of date items
NO books or literature