Making and giving a shoe-box gift for children in need across the United States

Kid's Stuff USA

Children across the country are going without food and other necessities year round, but there is something you can do about it – build a Kid's Stuff Shoe Box Gift.

Here's how to build your own:

• Find an empty shoe or boot box;
• Decorate the box using pens, stickers or wrapping paper;
• Please make sure to wrap the lid separately from the box;
• Fill the box with a variety of any new gift and personal care items, depending on the type of box you want to make – suggestions are below;
• On top of EACH shoe box lid, please indicate what type of box it is by adhering a label indicating "Tiny Blessings Box," or "Kid's Stuff Gift Box";
• Mark the lid for a boy or girl
• Use neutral, youth-friendly gift wrap that may be used year-round;

Types of Boxes

Two different types of boxes can be made:

Tiny Blessings Box: For babies 0-6 months 9-12 months
What types of items to include: bottles, receiving blankets, nipples, burp clothes, pacifiers, rattles, stuffed animal, sleepers, onesies, socks, baby soap, washcloth, towel, shampoo, lotion, baby brush and comb, diaper rash ointment, cotton balls and baby fingernail clippers.

Kid's Stuff Gift Box: Ages 2-7
What types of new items to include: stuffed animals, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, rulers, notebooks, crayons, markers, paper, glue sticks, blunt scissors, construction paper, writing tablets, math compass, calculators, folders, soap and washcloth, brush and comb, toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo, socks, gloves, hats, hair accessories, facial tissue, balls, plastic tumbler cup, water bottle, Silly Putty, books, games, puzzles, flashlight with extra batteries, plastic figurines, dolls and accessories, toy cars, dress up accessories (e.g. jewelry, purse). Please no candy, gum or food.

Shipping information

Send your boxes to the address below and Feed The Children will deliver them to boys and girls in need across the country:

Contact the Kid's Stuff Coordinator at kids.stuff@feedthechildren.org if you have any questions or need more information.