Sometimes it feels like the hardest part of assembling mishloach manot is deciding how to package them. After all, presentation can make a big difference when giving a gift.
With this in mind, we curated a collection of 40+ container options for you to consider for your mishloach manot.
The options listed here range from under $1 to under $3. With all the variety, you’re sure to find a package that fits your budget, style, and theme.
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$1 Or Under
1. Plastic Canisters
Pile it up with small fruits or candy for a striking gift.
4. Clear Plastic Gift Bags with Handle
6. Shipping Envelopes with Monarch Butterflies
8. Small Business Shipping Envelopes - Oranges
10. Berry Baskets
These berry baskets are perfect for a farmers market or fruit theme. Plus, at under $1 you can't beat the price!
11. Paper Treat Treasure Boxes
Perfect for a child who dresses up as a pirate for Purim. Add Chips "Ahoy" cookies, a bottle of water, and some chocolate gelt coins and you're set!
12. Iced Coffee Tumblers
Fill a plastic tumbler with a homemade smoothie, or omit the straw and stack the container with small packets of salad, dips, and breadsticks.
13. Mini Yogurt Jars
A beautiful way to deliver homemade chocolate mousse or custard. Send along with a package of cookies or granola.
14. Tropical Floral Design Gable Boxes
Choose this pretty box for any tropical, ocean, or vacation theme.
15. Poplar Containers
A great fit for any Asian-inspired cuisine (the lids are sold separately).
16. Bakery Boxes
The clear window of these boxes will give your lucky recipients a sneak peek of the baked goods inside.
17. Clear Plastic Boxes
An always classy choice for mishloach manot. For extra elegance, seal with foil stickers that match your theme/color scheme.
$2 Or Under
20. Gift Wrap Boxes Packing Bags
Simple. Elegant. Tasteful. Need we say more?
21. Green Kraft Paper Bag With Window
This bag is great because it has a window cut out so your recipients can appreciate what's inside before taking everything out.
22. Clear Plastic Storage Boxes With String
A container and a bag in one? Yes, please! From cupcakes to babka, or fruit and tea, the possibilities are endless.
23. Mini Cake Dish Shaped Acrylic Candy Boxes
Who wouldn't want to receive a cupcake treat in this beautiful container?
24. Large Rectangle Brown Kraft Boxes
We loved these boxes so much we used them in one of our very own Shortcuts episodes. See the 4 ways we used them here!
25. Metal Buckets
For an artisanal and handmade feel, use the chalkboard labels and chalk marker (included with the buckets) to handwrite your own labels.
26. Deluxe Bakery Boxes
These ridged bakery boxes come with sweet stickers. The end result is upscale and delicious-looking!
$3 Or Under
27. Plastic Fish Bowls
Layer with candies or fill with mini snacks.
28. Wooden Berry Baskets
Use on its own for a rustic look, or decorate it to fit your style; you can entwine silk flowers into the rim, paint with designs, or line the basket with a themed napkin.
29. Clear Window Gift Boxes
Sleek modern design, clear window, and a price that won't break the bank? Yes, please!
30. Excavator Machine Shaped Acrylic Candy Boxes
Fun, kid-friendly theme with a clean look. You can fill these with whatever you like and they will look magnificent.
31. Candy Box Shaped Acrylic Candy Boxes
How cute are these? They look super expensive, but are under $3 each!
32. Hanging Flower Pots
White flower pots will lend a lush look to any mishloach manot.
33. Rectangular Drawer Organizer
These heavy-duty acrylic boxes are versatile enough to work with any style of mishloach manot.
34. Mini Paint Cans
These mini paint cans are perfect for an artist theme.
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Now that you’ve found your perfect packaging, be sure to check out our mishloach manot lifestyle articles for ideas for themes, recipes, and other Purim inspiration!
Originally published March 2020. Updated and improved January 2026.
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