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Christmas Child Gift Suggestions/Guidelines


ITEMS TO INCLUDE
Please refer to the following list of suggested gift items. Please also refer to the current inventory of gift items linked here prior to making your purchase. And at the bottom of this page note type of items to avoid. 

TOYS

  • Plush Toys or Dolls Pack A Box
  • Small Cars
  • Balls
  • Toys (Etch A Sketchtm, Games, Puzzles, Play Doh)
  • Coloring Books

CLOTHING

  • Socks & Underwear
  • Hats, Gloves, Mittens
  • T-Shirts
  • Flip Flops

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

  • Crayons (small box)
  • Pens, Pencils, Pencil Sharpeners
  • Notepads
  • Other School Supplies (solar calculators, art supplies)

HYGIENE ITEMSBoy or Girl Shoe Boxes

  • Toothbrush, Toothpaste
  • Soap and Washcloth
  • Deodorant
  • Hairbrush, Comb

OTHER

  • Hard Candy (individually wrapped)
  • Hair Clips, Purses, Accessories
  • Flashlight (w/batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

DO NOT INCLUDE:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; play money, gambling items (dice, etc.), chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

 
     
       
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