This holiday season, we aim to assist them once more, by organising the 20th Annual Shoebox Campaign for the Elderly. The boxes will be delivered by the Castelo de Sonhos team.

Here’s what to do: Fill your shoebox with a variety of gifts. Here are some suggestions: Warm socks, a knitted hat, a scarf and gloves.

Toiletries: Toothbrush & toothpaste, soap, shampoo, hand cream, facecloth, hand towel, a hot water bottle.

Food: Cake, biscuits, chocolates, soups + soup mug, canned goods, jams/preserves, a small torch, a notepad and a pen.

Please check edibles are within a reasonable expiry date.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: No medication or alcohol

Kindly wrap your gift box and label for man/woman or couple


Drop off points before 16th December please:

Water Dog Pub – Armação de Pêra

The Food Co. (Iceland) – Guia

Castelo de Sonhos – Silves

Moonlight Bar – Praia da Rocha


For more information, please contact Sue Butler-Cole on +351 933 374 865 or email sueloram@gmail.com