Helping Those in Need

The 8th Annual Shoebox Project is an effort to provide shoeboxes filled with everyday toiletries to be distributed to many of our nonprofit partners. Over 9,700 boxes have been requested to help those in need.

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.

Get Involved

DROP-OFF A SHOEBOX OR SUPPLIES

Fill a Shoebox – Decorate and fill a shoebox with the requested personal care and basic-need items. Please make sure your box can be opened for safety inspections.

Donate Supplies – Donate supplies and we will fill and decorate the shoebox for you.

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

Not accepted: Food, medicine, mouthwash, razors, sewing kits, used or opened items

Drop-off Dates: March 1 – April 29, 2022

Drop-off Locations
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
700 South Alamo St.
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
700 South Alamo St.
Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Volunteer

Dates

Saturday, April 9 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Full
Saturday, April 9 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Full
Wednesday, April 13 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Full
Friday, April 22 - 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Full
Saturday, April 23 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Full
Wednesday, April 27 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Full
Friday, April 29 - 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Full
Saturday, April 30 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Full
Wednesday, May 4 - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Full

Volunteer Sign Up

Purchase a Shoebox

Text “ShoeboxUWSA” to 41444 or call 210.352.7077

Purchase a Shoebox

Become A Shoebox Project Sponsor

To become a sponsor, please email shoeboxproject@unitedwaysatx.org.

Is your organization interested in getting involved? Fill out this form.

$10,000 - Title Sponsor - Sponsor logo recognition and supporting 600+ people in need. Sold!
$5,000 - Sponsor logo recognition and supporting 300 people in need
$3,500 - Sponsor logo recognition and supporting 200 people in need
$2,500 - Sponsor logo recognition and supporting 150 people in need
$1,000 - Sponsor logo recognition on the website only and supporting 50 people in need