This may be put in the parcel

Toys

ball
puzzles
Play Doh
cuddly toy, doll
Jojo, Frisbee
memory game
little toy cars
jigsaw puzzles
skipping rope

Other items

comb/brush/mirror
piece of soap (no liquid soap)
toothbrush / toothpaste
cap / baseball cap
scarf / gloves
socks
hand cream
towel

Handcrafts

pens
sharpener
eraser
chalk
scissors
ruler
notepad/writing pad
colored paper
glue stick

Ideas for teenagers

scarf, wool cap, gloves,
hair clips, hair brush
cosmetics (no liquids!)
mirror, cosmetic bag, necessaire
terry cloth, fleece blanket (e.g. from IKEA)
socks, sports underwear, small sports bag
T-Shirt

Sweets

Cookies
chocolate
candies
Muesli bar

Minimum shelf life at least until March of the following year, originally packed (customs regulations)

This stays outside

Please note:

This action should not be a “disposal possibility” of old clothes and old toys.

Please note that not everything has its place in the parcel.

This doesn’t belong in there

worn clothes
used-looking toys
war toys / knives etc. / monster figures
electronic or battery-operated devices
homemade food (expiration date)
cards for adults (in Eastern European countries only adults play it)
liquids (shampoo, liquid soaps, drinks, etc., as these can leak in the parcel)

Important

ADRA reserves the right to remove items that are not permitted under customs law and to donate them to another charitable causes.