 I brought three large boxes down from the attic and placed them on the living room floor. Megan watched solemnly as the boys and I filled one of the boxes with canned goods and other non-perishable foods, soap and other assorted toiletries. When I sorted through our clothes, I encouraged the boys to go through their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Megan watched quietly as the boys piled up discarded toys and games.