The 12th Annual United Way Shoebox Project provides shoeboxes filled with personal-care and basic-needs items, which are distributed to the community by our Safety Net Impact and Community Partners. Our goal is to provide 5,000+ hygiene-product-filled shoeboxes to people in need. For more information on how to participate through a supply drive, donation, or sponsorship, please visit the United Way Shoebox Project Webpage. 

Volunteer Days take place at the San Antonio Food Bank, located at 5200 Historic Old Hwy 90. Volunteers are needed to help sort shoebox items, assist with quality control, decorate shoeboxes, stuff boxes, and prep for agency pick-ups and distribution.

Volunteer Days Dates: 

Wednesday, May 6, 13, and 20 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 

Saturday, May 9, 16, and 30 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 

Volunteer Activities: 

• Decorating – wrapping shoeboxes that are not yet decorated
• Sorting and Quality Control – checking to make sure donated contents are safe and appropriate
• Assembly – Filling decorated shoeboxes with hygiene items
• Packing – Pack completed shoeboxes onto pallets to be picked up by non-profit partners on distribution days

Donations:

Donations of hygiene supplies are also being accepted between April 1 and May 8 and may be dropped off at the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County office (700 S. Alamo St.) or at the San Antonio Food Bank (5200 Historic Old Hwy 90).

ACCEPTED ITEMS: shampoo, conditioner, baby wipes, deodorant, hair brush, lotion, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, tampons, sanitary napkins/liners, hand sanitizer, adhesive bandages *Full Size Products Only*

NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS: NO TRAVEL SIZES, food, medicine, mouthwash, razors, sewing kits, used or opened items

Join our efforts to help those in need in our community!