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Fill a shoebox for a local child

Everything you need to pack a Project Happy box: what to put in it, the label to print, and where to drop it off.

How to pack your shoebox

Five steps

  1. Get a box

    An average-size shoebox, or a small plastic tote with a lid.

  2. Pick a child

    Choose a boy or girl and an age group: 3–5, 6–9 or 10–12. Then go shopping!

  3. Fill it

    Pack a mix of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Ideas below.

  4. Wrap & label

    Wrap the box and lid separately. Tick the age group on your label and tape it to the outside.

  5. Drop it off

    By December 17 in Erie County or December 18 in Huron County, at a drop spot below.

The Project Happy label sheet: three strips labelled Diaper Drop, Boy and Girl, each with age or size boxes to tick
Print & cut

Box labels

One sheet prints three labels. Cut out the one you need, tick the age group, and tape it to the outside of your wrapped box so we know who it's for.

  • Boy — 3–5, 6–9 or 10–12 years old
  • Girl — 3–5, 6–9 or 10–12 years old
  • Diaper Drop — newborn to size 5
What to put in it

Gift ideas

Think stocking stuffers and small toys your own kids or grandkids would like.

Toys

Dolls, toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, Lego kits, action figures, sticky hands, Play-Doh, glow sticks, playing cards, bubbles, instant snow.

School supplies

Crayons, coloring books, stickers, pencils, paint and brushes, small craft items, sand art, markers, picture books, stamps, ink pads, notepads.

Hygiene items

Toothbrush, toothpaste, brush, nail polish, hair accessories, bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, wash cloth, lotion.

Treats

Pre-packaged and wrapped only: bubble gum, gummy bears, cookies, granola bars, SweeTarts, suckers.

Other

Lip gloss, chapstick, sunglasses, gloves, jewelry, ball caps, watches, flashlights (with batteries), hair clips, temporary tattoos.

Please don't include

Used or damaged items, chocolate, out-of-date candy, liquids, medication or vitamins, breakable items, aerosol cans, clothing.

Diapers too. We also collect boxes of diapers up to size 6 for little ones 0–2 years old. Use the Diaper Drop label.

Where to drop it off

Drop spots

Rather give money?

$25 provides a great gift box. Donate online, or make a check payable to OHgo.

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