Final Day For Shoebox Project Seasonal Gift Drive

The Campbell River Shoebox Project’s annual holiday gift drive is nearing an end.

The Shoebox Project for Women has been delivering gifts to local vulnerable women since 2013 in Campbell River and expanded to Port Hardy/North Island in 2017.

Women who receive the Shoebox gifts come from diverse backgrounds and face numerous challenges.

They may be survivors of domestic violence, have lost their jobs and income, be newcomers to Canada, or be experiencing mental health issues or disabilities.

Last year, Campbell River saw almost 460 Shoeboxes provided for local women, valued at more than $26 thousand.

Their goal this year was for over 500 gift-filled Shoeboxes for women in need in Campbell River and 100 gifts for Port Hardy/North Island.

Today is the final day to drop off decorated Shoeboxes (with lid and bottom wrapped separately) at Coastal Community Credit Union (Discovery Harbour), La Tee Da Lingerie (Shoppers Row), or Classy Katz Consignment (Willow Point) in Campbell River.

In Port Hardy: boxes can be dropped at the North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society (Beverly Parnham Way).

You can also donate online or create a Virtual Shoebox at Shoebox Project.