Community Outreach projects that local people can donate to/help with
During June, we would be very grateful for new UNDERWEAR and SOCKS/TIGHTS for adults. So that we collect a range of items and sizes, please speak to Margaret Anderson, Alison Chalmers, or Mary Millan for guidance. Thank you again for your generosity and support. Mary and the Shoebox Elves
We have been blown away by the generous response to our monthly request for items for this year’s shoebox appeal. We would be very grateful for donations of SHAVING FOAM/GEL, and RAZORS during May. Thank you again for your tremendous support. Mary and the Shoebox Elves Mary Millan and the Read more
Thank you so much for your recent donations. In April we would be very grateful for donations of SOAP, FACECLOTHS, TOOTHBRUSHES and TOOTHPASTE (preferably for adults) which can be put in the labelled box in the vestibule. Further details of our collection schedule can be found in the forthcoming magazine. Thank you in advance Read more
Each month we are looking for different items for this year’s shoeboxes. Thank you so much for your kind donations of hairbrushes and combs. In March we would be very grateful for any donations of SHAMPOO, SHOWER GEL or DEODORANT (preferably for adults and max capacity 250ml) which can be put in the labelled box in Read more
In October 2025, our 104 filled shoeboxes started their onward journey to Eastern Europe. Although it may seem early to be thinking again about shoeboxes, we are already sourcing bargains in post-Christmas sales for the 2026 shoeboxes. This year we plan to focus primarily (but not exclusively) on boxes for adults Read more
We work in partnership with local schools and healthcare workers to bring a little extra Christmas cheer to children in Loanhead who otherwise may not have many gifts to open on Christmas morning. We would like to have your support for this initiative.
We work in partnership with local schools and healthcare workers to bring a little extra Christmas cheer to children in Loanhead who otherwise may not have many gifts to open on Christmas morning. If you would like to support this initiative please donate a gift for a child from birth Read more
We work in partnership with local schools and healthcare workers to bring a little extra Christmas cheer to children in Loanhead who otherwise may not have many gifts to open on Christmas morning. If you would like to support this initiative please donate a gift for a child from birth Read more
We work in partnership with local schools and healthcare workers to bring a little extra Christmas cheer to children in Loanhead who otherwise may not have many gifts to open on Christmas morning. If you wold like to support this initiative please donate a gift for a child from birth Read more
Week by week or day by day include the above items when you are doing your regular food shop and pack them into a bag for life. If you have multiple bags please tie them together. Please bring your donations along to our church service on 19th December (Nativity Service) in Read more