Thank you to everyone for all of their help with the 2020 campaign.
We know it’s been a tough one, but we are so grateful to all of our volunteers, drivers, drop off points and fundraisers.
There are 7,606 shoeboxes on their way to Romania. After such a crazy year, this total is just unbelievable.
We couldn’t do it without you!
Thanks again, The Trustees
Please see the list below for the Drop Off Points for your Shoeboxes in 2020.
Please remember they must be taken between 1st and 12th November! If you do not have your shoebox dropped off before then, please look after it until next years’ campaign!
We try to keep the list as up to date as we can, but it is changing every day, especially with the new lockdown.
Schools may have earlier dates to drop shoeboxes off….
Drop off points and Warehouses 2020
Thank you again for your support!
Please see the 2020 Shoebox Leaflet below:
Please print this off as many times as you like and pass to friends and family to encourage them to take part in the 2020 campaign.
Thank you for your support during this difficult year. You really are spreading joy to children who suffer on a day to day basis, particularly this year.
Now is the perfect time to start collecting those shoeboxes – the kids are going back to School and their boxes are the perfect size to pack! Please remember that boot boxes are too big.
Why not start looking for items to go in your boxes. Back to School means a great selection of stationary available to brighten up your shoebox.
We are most grateful for your support; this year more than ever.
Our new leaflet will be available shortly, so keep an eye on our website and Facebook page.
Did you see the photos from our 2019 Distribution Trip?
Has it inspired you to want to go to Romania to hand out the shoeboxes?
If so, then please send us a message and ask for an application form!
2019 team:
Thank you to everyone who has contributed towards the 2019 Shoebox campaign.
10,192 shoeboxes are on their way to Romania.
Here are a few photos from the last week or so in the Warehouses!
You can drop your shoeboxes off from 1st – 12th November.
Please see the list of Drop Off Points and their opening hours here:
Drop off points and Warehouses 2019
Thank you for your support in 2019. There are going to be lot of happy faces in December when our team distribute the boxes.
Now you can!
We have a Virgin Money Giving page – simply click on the link below and send your donation! This will be put towards the various projects that we support in Romania.
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/donation-web/charity?charityId=1017498&stop_mobi=yes
You may need to copy the link into your browser!
Thank you!
We have lots of enquiries via our Facebook page each year. Here are a few of our Frequently Asked Questions, answered!
What can I put in a shoebox?
Please see our leaflet for ideas: 2019 Boxes of Hope A4 Leaflet
What can I NOT put in a shoebox?
We ask that people don’t put in: toy soldiers, loom bands, bubbles, damaged toys, dirty clothing and anything which may cause harm to a child, such as scissors or sharp items.
When can I drop my shoebox off?
Shoeboxes can be dropped off at one of our drop off points between 1st and 12th November. The Drop Off points are put on our website at the end of October. Please note some school deadlines are different, so please check with your school.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Unfortunately, the shoeboxes set off to Romania overland and so if you miss the deadline, we ask that you keep the shoebox until next years’ campaign.
The 2019 campaign is now underway!
Volunteers all across the county (and further afield!) are collecting their boxes, buying items to go in the boxes and hunting their wrapping paper from off the attic!
Here is the 2019 leaflet. 2019 Boxes of Hope A4 Leaflet
Remember, you can drop your finished box at numerous drop off points across the county from 1st November. Details will be added here later!
