Needed items are requested in these proportions:
70 percent of those who need assistance are men28 percent are women2 percent are children
Donors are asked to wrap the box with a blanket and indicate on each box whether it is for a man, a woman, or a child (boy or girl).
Contents of the boxes for men and women(travel size items):
- Blanket
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss (no mouthwash due to alcohol content)
- Shampoo/conditioner (small size)
- Deodorant
- Large bath soap
- Brush & Comb
- Shaving cream-small size
- Disposable razors
- Tissues
- Hand or body lotion-small size
- Small Bible (NIV)
- Mints
- Socks
Contents of boxes for children:
- Children’s body wash or soap
- Children’s shampoo
- Children’s toothbrush & toothpaste
- Tissues
- Body lotion
- Small toy or book
PRINTABLE: Drop off locations and suggested items
Shoeboxes of Love may be dropped off at WJXT studios, 4 Broadcast Place; City Rescue Mission, 426 S. McDuff Ave.; or Fields Auto Group Dealerships in Jacksonville through Dec. 17.