Give a child a box full of hope.
Use your child’s packet to find the right shopping list, buy the items on the list, donate online, and return your packet by the due date.
Five simple steps
Keep your child’s packet with you while shopping and preparing your return.
Sponsor a child
Match the child’s age and gender on the packet to one of the eight lists below.
Shop the list
Get each listed item. Where the list says “or,” choose one of those options.
Return
Return your packet as soon as possible, and no later than November 30.
How to return
- Place the $15 gift card and completed donation ticket in the colored envelope.
- Place the colored envelope and all gift items inside the clear self-closing bag.
- Place the clear self-closing bag inside the colored handled bag.
- Return the colored bag to church at the weekend distribution tents, collection bins, or gift baskets in front of church by the cross, as soon as possible and no later than November 30.
5 · Serve
Serve with your friends, family, or life group to bring joy on Christmas! We have many times and dates to choose from. Sign up to serve with Boxes of Love ↗
Shopping lists
Choose the age and gender printed on your child’s packet. Each page includes the exact items and a matching Amazon wish list.
Kids Packet Colored Envelope
What is the colored envelope?
It identifies the child’s age and gender so you can find the right list to shop from. It is also used to return your $15 gift card and completed donation ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from the Boxes of Love packet. Keep your physical packet with you while shopping and packing.
When do I need to return my Box of Love?
As soon as possible, and no later than November 30. Returning early gives the team time to prepare and deliver the gifts before Christmas.
Can I buy items that are not listed?
No thank you. Unlisted gifts may not fit the red box or may not meet a partner’s requirements.
What if I cannot find an item on the list?
Choose the closest similar item you can find, making sure it fits inside the supplied clear bag and red box.
Can I buy items in bulk from a shopping list?
Yes. Complete your child’s box first. Bring additional listed items separately in a box or grocery bag so the team can sort them.
What is the $15 online donation for?
It helps cover Boxes of Love operations and transportation. Make the donation online ↗, then complete the donation ticket from your packet.
How can I serve with Boxes of Love?
You can serve with friends, family, or your life group. See serve opportunities ↗.
What if I do not have time to shop?
You can still help by donating online ↗.
How can I support foster and adoptive families?
Explore Loving Families ↗ to learn about ways to support local families.
What goes in the colored envelope?
Return the $15 gift card and completed donation ticket in the colored envelope.
Serve beyond the box
Sign up to serve with Boxes of Love
Serve with your friends, family, or life group to bring joy on Christmas! We have many times and dates to choose from.
Get involved locally
Explore Friends Church’s Loving Families program and local service partners.