Shoeboxes 2024 in Guernsey

Sat, Oct 19th 2024 at 10:00 am- Sat, Oct 26th 2024 - 7:00 pm

Our annual Christmas shoebox collection for children in Eastern Europe.


Dates: Saturday 19 October 2024 - Saturday 26 October 2024

Ideas for what to include: The basics: Soap (bar), toothpaste, flannel, toothbrush

Warm stuff: Gloves, hat, scarf, underwear.

The fun stuff: Pens, paper, colouring pencils/crayons/felts, toys, picture books, soft toys

Older kids: Jewellery, cards, ball, trigonometry sets, notebook, purse, comb or hairbrush, socks, solid-state deodorant

Please do not include:Any liquids, word-heavy books, war toys, foods or sweets.

Where to bring your shoeboxes

Collection at Breton Construction, Bray Road Industrial state, Braye Road, Vale GY3 5XB (near Alliance). The building is located on the right-hand side when you enter Braye Road Industrial Estate, close to Alliance.

For directions, the What3Words address is: ///human.sending.risk

Opening hours: Saturday 19 October: 10am - 7pm.

Sunday 20 October: 10am - 1pm. 

Monday 21 October - Saturday 26 October: 10am - 7pm. 

Donate: If you want to support us but cannot make Shoeboxes, why not donate to the Shoeboxes Appeal 2024?

Donate to the Shoeboxes Appeal 2024

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