Shoeboxes for Seniors
The Shoeboxes for Seniors program was started in April 2003 by Sharon Hanna to help fill a need seen by Canadian Aid for Chernobyl. Many seniors living in the affected regions are destitute and lacking in basic hygiene items. These boxes are lovingly packed with essential items: toothbrushes and paste, hand and body cream, deodorant, combs, brushes, hand soap, face cloths, small towels, shampoo, conditioner, facial tissue, body powder, shaving cream, razors, after shave, band-aids as well as some personal items directed for a man or woman such as scarves, hard candy, socks, pens and note paper. Also collected are; lap quilts, nursing uniforms, material for quilts and yarn for mittens, hats, scarves and socks.
These boxes have not only delivered these basic items but brought the knowledge that there are people in the world that care. This alone is almost overwhelming for these recipients!
From 400 boxes in 2003 to 1,200 boxes in 2007 this program is having a tremendous impact. If you would like to donate boxes or other items mentioned above please contact Sharon Hanna at 613-342-9017 or Colleen Gray at 613-345-6983.
The 2008 campaign is targeting 1,200 boxes and runs from June 1 to September 1. Boxes can be dropped at the following locations:
- Canadian Red Cross – 80 Charles St., Brockville
- MPP Bob Runciman – 100 Strowger Blvd., Brockville
- CPHC Offices (VON) Athens, Brockville, Carleton Place, Portland & Prescott
- SAIL – 740 King St. W., Gananoque
- Kemptville & District Home Support – 203 Sanders St., Kemptville
- Community Home Support Lanark County – 4 George St. S., Smiths Falls
- or call Sharon Hanna at 613-342-9017 or Colleen Gray at 613-345-6983 for pick-up
