Back in March, I organized a soup and dessert lunch fundraiser at our church, following the Sunday morning service. We were able to raise over $800 for shoe boxes! I hope to purchase items throughout the year, as I come across them at discounted prices.
Our church has a small congregation of about 150. I put up a sign up sheet for most of the food donations and had no problem getting everything brought. We had a very simple menu: chicken noodle soup and hamburger soup with buns. Dessert was chocolate cake with whipped topping or white cake with raspberry topping. Everything was delicious! I had lots of offers of help from dishing out soup, to washing dishes and setting up tables. It really was a team effort. My hope is to plan a church wide packing party when the collection date draws nearer.
I would encourage you to raise funds for your own shoe boxes! People are often more than generous when they know you're raising funds for a good cause. Step out in faith. :)
