Christmas shoebox appeal launches to help children
Summary
World Give has launched a Staffordshire appeal asking residents to fill shoeboxes with gifts for children who might otherwise go without a Christmas present. Schools and local charities will identify families and distribute the boxes discreetly.Key Facts
- Residents can collect empty shoeboxes from participating supermarkets, fill them with gifts and return them for distribution.
- World Give says it has helped more than 100,000 children around the world over the past 20 years.
- The charity is focusing this year’s appeal on children and families in Staffordshire.
- World Give trustee Adam Contoret said schools and charities are well placed to identify families who could benefit.
- A Family Action survey of 2,000 parents and carers found one in five had considered cancelling Christmas because of costs.
- The survey found one in nine respondents could not afford a Christmas present for their child.
- Local students suggested including practical items such as stationery alongside gifts.
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