Christmas Shoebox Appeal – 2026
My name is Cheryl, and for the past 12 years I have been the Christmas Shoebox Co-ordinator at Rock Christian Centre. Together with our partner charity, Amen, we provide families and orphanages in some of the most impoverished parts of Romania with a Christmas shoebox filled with treats and essentials.
This year is especially meaningful for me. After 12 years of coordinating the appeal, I will finally travel to Romania to hand out the boxes to children and families in person. Let’s send more boxes than ever before and be a light in the darkness.
Previously we have sent over 150 boxes, making a real difference to 150 children and families. This year, Amen has set a target of 3,000 boxes: 3,000 children and families who will know that someone cares.
How you can help? (click here for a list of items)
- Donate: Each shoebox costs around £15 to prepare and send. Any donation, whatever the amount, will be gratefully received.
- Make a box: Children love to put one together themselves. Get in touch with me and I will arrange to collect it.
- Donate items: You can buy items for the boxes and I will add them to those we are preparing.
Please note: Amen will be collecting the boxes around 9th November.
This is how much you have helped over the years we have supported the Amen Christmas Shoeboxes, Thank you
We would like to say a great big thank you to Cheryl for organising the Amen shoebox appeal over many years and for all of you that have donated.
