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St. Mary SchoolDelaware · Ohio · Est. 1885

Event

Box of Joy Collection

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Share the Joy of Christmas!

Please join our parish and American Heritage Girls Troop #6279 as we work together to collect enough items and shipping donations to pack our goal of 300 Box of Joy gift boxes on our school packing day: Thursday, November 12!

What is Box of Joy?

Suggested Class Donations

  • Preschool: coloring books, crayons, plastic cups with lids (ages 2-4)
  • Pre-K: markers, small board books, plush animals
  • Kindergarten: pencil cases, stickers, bracelets, necklaces
  • 1st: ball caps, sun hats, sunglasses
  • 2nd: purses, wallets, drawstring bags
  • 3rd: pencils, pens, sharpeners, hair accessories
  • 4th: notepads, flash cards, cars or trucks
  • 5th: combs, hairbrushes, small puzzles
  • 6th: socks, mini board games, craft kids (no paint or liquid glue)
  • 7th: nail clippers, emery boards, bandanas, small toy instruments
  • 8th: plastic ponchos, dolls, small ball/fidget toys
  • ALL GRADES: rosaries, crosses, and unopened restaurant kids’ meal toys are welcome!

Shop our Amazon Wishlist Here (closes on November 9th)

Donate to cover shipping/gift costs here