Read Shoebox Stories
Firsthand Accounts of How God Changed Lives through Simple Gifts
Things such as a toy, some school supplies, a hygiene item, or a photo can make an eternal difference in the life of a child. We invite you to discover how just a few of the millions of shoebox gifts delivered made a lasting impression for the Kingdom of God.
Gergana and a Juggling Set
It holds a special place in my heart and reminds me of God’s love.
Evangeline and the School Supplies
Growing up in a dump site you smell unpleasant things, but the shoebox gifts smelled so good.
Karabo and a Comb
It was the beginning of me reopening my heart…and entrusting it to Christ.
Nancy and a Photograph
Through that picture in my shoebox gift, God’s love became tangible and real to me.
Devon and a Slinky
Through that picture in my shoebox gift, God’s love became tangible and real to me.
David and a Toy Car
My interest in how things—and people—can be restored to new life probably started with that toy car.
Yves and a Scarf
The shoebox turned my world upside down and turned my life right side up.
Vladimir and the Toy Car
How could something as small as a toy car teach me about God’s love?
Alina and a Music Box
Alina received her shoebox at an orphanage in Romania at age 12.
Alina and the Princess Shoes
The shoebox made me realize that Jesus hadn’t abandoned me. It was a representation of His love for me.
Nanor and a Doll
God planted a seed of faith in my heart when I received my shoebox.
Yuliya and a Puppy
The stuffed dog in my shoebox became my new best friend, and I still have it 14 years later.
Roselyn and a Picture Book
My life felt gray. But when my shoebox came, it was full of color.
Nadia and a Doll
As a Christian from a low-income family in Ukraine, I saw my shoebox gift as an answer to my mother’s prayers.
Mariya and Her Art Supplies
Mariya Snizhko dreamed of becoming an artist even as she grew up in a Christian home in Ukraine.
Bonny and a Plastic Camera
I was forgiven and I didn’t deserve forgiveness. Every time I sit down to pray, I thank God that He has shown me the path and He is still guiding me.
Manar and a Teddy Bear
“Several gifts in my shoebox have become decades-long reminders of God’s love.”
Shanika & Sherika and the Notebooks
“We knew that Good Samaritans had sent us these gifts.”
Elena and a Teddy Bear
“I learned that the truth of God’s love is better than any fairy tale.”
Livia and a Necklace
“The friendship necklace in my shoebox transformed my life.”
Elizabeth and a Stuffed Animal
“An illustration of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms made a lasting impression on me.”
