How to make a box of hope

How to create a box of hope gift

How To create A Box Of Hope gift

Making a box is easy! By following a few simple steps, you are well on your way to bringing a smile to a child’s face.

1 Find an empty shoe box, or a reusable bag

2 Decorate your box or bag

3 Add in your gifts – click here for our shopping list!

4Complete the Box of Hope sticker and attach it.

5Drop off the box at one of the collection points

Important points!

Please do not wrap items individually but do secure your box with an elastic band! Thank you.

Watch a Box of Hope creation

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1. Find an empty shoe box, or reusable bag

To fit all the items inside and keep everything safe, you need to have a box roughly this size 30cm x 18cm x 13cm. If you can’t find a box at home, ask at your local sports shop. Alternatively, find a reusable shopping bag, or drawstring backpack. Please don’t use oversized boxes or very small boxes, we like to treat all children equally.

2. Decorate your box or bag

Please wrap your box and its lid separately and find an elastic band that will secure the box. Please don’t seal the box.

Be as creative as you like with your box/bag decoration. We love seeing what you can come up with!

3. Add in your gifts

Every box needs to have at least:

Hygiene items (must include):

a toothbrush
toothpaste (large)
a bar of soap
wash cloth

Stationery (must include):

a notebook
pen/pencils
eraser
sharpener

Fun & Active Items (e.g.):

card game
ball & pump
skipping rope
frisbee
travel size board game
play doh
colouring book

Something to love.

cuddly toy
toy cars
jewellery (loved by older recipients )
small wallet (loved by older recipients)
doll

Solid notebooks, colouring books, (colour) pencils and and games are the most wanted gifts (survey 2021). Look at our pictures to get some inspiration. Try to add products in your box that reflect the age group and feel free to add in extra items if you still have some space in your box.

4. Complete and Attach the Box of Hope Sticker

Don’t forget to use our sticker. For the sticker of 2023 add your message on a card and put it in the box. Include your name and a message for the child who will receive the box. We have been told that the children who receive the boxes love to read these messages. Attach the sticker to the box or around a bag strap.

5. Drop off the box to your school of a BOH drop off location

Check with your school or organisation on the deadline/venue for box collection. Or click here to find out about our box collection points throughout Hong Kong during November.

What to pack

The best part of making a box is deciding what to put in it. We’ve provided you with a few hints and tips to help you along.

What Not To Pack

Our boxes travel to Hong Kong and other countries in South East Asia so must comply with customs regulations. We kindly ask that you do not include the following items and help us to reduce our waste on items we cannot accept. If you are unsure, then please click here to visit our page on what you can put in your box.