Get involved!

StreetHope depends on donations from interested people, churches and groups.

To learn more, please contact:

Rick Sandberg, Outreach Director, at 885-3178

What's a Shoebox Hamper?

A shoebox hamper is just that -- a small food hamper in a shoebox, thoughtfully prepared for needy people in downtown Victoria. 

The emphasis is on food for hungry people to help them think better, stay healthy and make good choices for themselves. 

In recent years churches, groups and individuals have prepared thousands of boxes which were distributed through our street ministry, providing a helpful way for people to individually express their concern for struggling souls.

Such practical expressions of love enrich relationships in which the people feel accepted where they are, but cared about too much to be left there. Ultimately, they get a glimmer of the love God has given us for them, and a sense of how much we value them, have hope for them, and desire to see them fulfilled in Christ. 

As we try to form healthy, healing, helping relationships with them, giving a needed gift goes a long way to winning their trust, which is the foundation from which all ministry grows. 

If you are interested in helping in this way, here are some suggestions to help you but the main principle to follow is to put as much nonperishable food as you can afford or can squeeze into a shoebox.

 Suggestions for Shoebox Hampers

 It's pretty straightforward: 

Just fill a shoebox about 3/4 FULL OF FOOD (if possible) with non-perishable, easy-opening items. 

Here's some suggestions:

Japanese noodle soup 

Small box of raisins, Trail mix, Fruit leather, Small cans of fruit, Puddings

Easy Mac, Small cans of pasta , chili etc. Soup in a cup, just add water meals.

Granola bars, Cereal bars, Sesame snack bars,

 Chocolate bars, Cookies

Small pack of peanuts, Small packs of crackers with cheese,

Drink boxes 

Socks 

Plastic spoons, fork or knives as needed Small packs of Kleenex Small note pad and pen

Toiletries? We usually have leftover supplies of personal care items, so please limit toiletries. 

Please, NO ASPIRINS, GRAVOL, OR ANY OTHER MEDICINES. 

Small notes of encouragement such as – “God bless you!” or “Hi, I am praying for you today!” – are much appreciated. 

Please secure box with a rubber band. 

Thank you for caring! 

To make other arrangements to drop off shoebox hampers, please call Rick at 885-3178 .