Shoebox Project - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
Shoebox Project

HELPING THOSE IN NEED

Our Annual Shoebox Project is an effort to provide shoeboxes filled with everyday toiletries to be distributed to many of our nonprofit partners.

Basic comforts such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, and other personal-care items are a luxury for many San Antonio children, veterans, elderly, homeless and vulnerable populations. Change a life today by participating in the Shoebox Project.

Our 2023 project was a tremendous success with over 5,000 shoeboxes full of everyday toiletries delivered to people in need.

The campaign ran from April 4 – May 31, 2023 and had the following:

  • More than 500 volunteers
  • 30 local agencies signed up to distribute boxes to their clients
  • Over 5,000 total shoeboxes were given out
  • A total monetary value of $105,000 in everyday essentials was distributed

DONATE SUPPLIES

Text "ShoeboxUWSA" to 41444 to donate

United Way is seeking donations of everyday essentials to provide to those in need. Donate as an individual or host a supply drive with friends, family or your workplace or community group.

 

ITEMS NEEDED

Adhesive bandages, baby wipes, conditioner, deodorant, hair comb/brush, hand sanitizer, lotion, shampoo, sanitary napkins/liners, soap/body wash, tampons, toothbrush, toothpaste.

 

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED

Food, medicine, mouthwash, razors, sewing kits and used or opened items.

 

DROP-OFF LOCATIONS

Drop-Off dates: April 2 – May 17, 2024

  • United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyShoebox - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

    United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

    700 S. Alamo St.
  • San Antonio Food Bank - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar CountyShoebox - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

    San Antonio Food Bank

    5200 Historic Old Hwy 90

Volunteer

Saturday, May 4

Thursday, May 9

Saturday, May 18

Thursday, May 23

Saturday, May 25

Thursday, May 30 (if needed)

BECOME A SHOEBOX PROJECT SPONSOR

To become a sponsor, please complete the sponsorship commitment form HERE. For more information, please email shoebox@unitedwaysatx.org.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Shoebox Project “powered by” your company, logo recognition on agency homepage, project website, social media and advertisements. Supports 750 people in need.

Logo recognition on website and social media. Supports 500 people in need.

Logo recognition on website and social media. Supports 250 people in need.

Logo recognition on website and social media. Supports 150 people in need.

Logo recognition on website and social media. Supports 75 people in need.

2023 Shoebox Project Sponsors

Shoebox - United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

 

A special thanks to our 2023 Shoebox supporters: