tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595668649977089723.post8594436411413909490..comments2023-08-17T06:36:32.663-04:00Comments on Me and Mr. Jones: How to Pack a ShoeboxJessihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06476329539093288552noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595668649977089723.post-29927818247849729322015-05-09T14:55:20.923-04:002015-05-09T14:55:20.923-04:00Hey, Becca! I've only ever received one letter...Hey, Becca! I've only ever received one letter in response to the notes I put in my shoeboxes, and I've been doing them for years. Some folks report developing a pen pal relationship, and others never get any response. It's kind of luck of the draw, but Samaritan's Purse doesn't discourage continued contact! Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476329539093288552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595668649977089723.post-15593323027269070542015-05-07T22:01:18.244-04:002015-05-07T22:01:18.244-04:00I know this post is from long ago and I've ple...I know this post is from long ago and I've plenty time still to even start thinking about shoeboxes, but wait... Kids will write thank-yous? Can you write them back? Can it become a relationship? Or is it just a one-time thing? Becca Linnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09686483322843460197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595668649977089723.post-40166845336259340292014-09-19T16:29:25.859-04:002014-09-19T16:29:25.859-04:00What a great post!!! I love all your ideas!!! At a...What a great post!!! I love all your ideas!!! At a meeting last year though, they told us that they want to phase out sending candy since it attracts bugs...even in plastic bags. And we were told that the kids love drawstrings bags if the boxes aren't plastic!! They said plastic boxes are also a huge hit because they can hold water. And basic bowl, plate and cup are super helpful because many churches help feed kids but the kids have to supply their own dishes. That was such an informative meeting!! Just thought I'd share it with you since you also love shoebox packing!!! I'm so excited to fill ours this year!!!Hannah H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05634161187881955410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595668649977089723.post-90867400373915231082014-09-18T20:45:53.242-04:002014-09-18T20:45:53.242-04:00That's great, Bonnie! I usually send a Christm...That's great, Bonnie! I usually send a Christmas card with a note in my boxes. I have seen those "about me" sheets in packing party kits, and they are so cute! They don't work too well for grown-ups, though! : ) I received a letter from one of my shoebox recipients once, too! Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476329539093288552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7595668649977089723.post-2119647341707994072014-09-16T13:21:52.272-04:002014-09-16T13:21:52.272-04:00My family is a Compassion sponsor -- as well as we...My family is a Compassion sponsor -- as well as we participate with the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox program thru Samaritan's Purse. We have packed boxes for the past 3 years and are busy getting ready for this coming Collection Week in November. It is surprising and thrilling as to the great number of items one can get into a shoe box.<br />In addition to the wonderful list of ideas you have listed we also send a Family Photo plus my granddaughter completes the "All about Me" info sheet available from Samaritan's Purse. We had a delightful surprise this week. My granddaughter received a letter with a photograph from a child in Zambie who received one of our packed shoe boxes. My granddaughter (as well as all the family members) was very excited when she got the Air Mail envelope in the mail. <br />We watch for Sales all year round so that we can get the best values for our Shoe boxes and make our $$ go further.bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527630638697251543noreply@blogger.com