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Operation Christmas Child
I do this every year, and it's so rewarding. You don't have to be a part
of a group to do it, you can pack an individual shoe box and simply drop
it off at a drop location. If you include a note with your name and address,
often the child who receives it will write to you. It could end up in Russia,
Africa, South America, Indonesia, or numerous other countries. Take part
in this amazing tradition. You won't be sorry.
What is it?
People pack a shoebox full of small gifts, toys, candies, and toiletries
for needy children around the world.
When is it?
National Collection Week is November 17-24. You can find a drop-off
center near you here.
How do I pack a shoe box?
1. SHOE BOX
PRINT THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS
Click to download. Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
2. BOY OR GIRL?
Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label by downloading the artwork to the right. Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box.
3. FILL WITH GIFTS
Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page.
4. INCLUDE YOUR DONATION
Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can give online by using our EZGIVE option, or you can write a check to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation.
5. DROP OFF
Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at the Collection Center nearest you during our collection week November 17 - 24.
For locations and hours of collection visit our Drop-Off Locations page where you can find the nearest place to take your shoe box by entering your ZIP Code or you can call 1-800-353-5949.
You can also send your shoe box gift to:
Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Christmas Child
801 Bamboo Road
Boone, NC 28607
I do this every year, and it's so rewarding. You don't have to be a part
of a group to do it, you can pack an individual shoe box and simply drop
it off at a drop location. If you include a note with your name and address,
often the child who receives it will write to you. It could end up in Russia,
Africa, South America, Indonesia, or numerous other countries. Take part
in this amazing tradition. You won't be sorry.
What is it?
People pack a shoebox full of small gifts, toys, candies, and toiletries
for needy children around the world.
When is it?
National Collection Week is November 17-24. You can find a drop-off
center near you here.
How do I pack a shoe box?
1. SHOE BOX
PRINT THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS
Click to download. Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
2. BOY OR GIRL?
Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label by downloading the artwork to the right. Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box.
3. FILL WITH GIFTS
Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page.
4. INCLUDE YOUR DONATION
Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can give online by using our EZGIVE option, or you can write a check to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation.
5. DROP OFF
Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at the Collection Center nearest you during our collection week November 17 - 24.
For locations and hours of collection visit our Drop-Off Locations page where you can find the nearest place to take your shoe box by entering your ZIP Code or you can call 1-800-353-5949.
You can also send your shoe box gift to:
Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Christmas Child
801 Bamboo Road
Boone, NC 28607
