“Operation Christmas Child (OCC) delivers great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes.”
Here are some ways you can help:
Donate Items: We are collecting items all year long! Please see the Year Round Collection Goals chart below to find out what we are collecting each month. You can purchase items at a store of your choosing, or simply buy items from our Amazon Wishlist. Donation bins are located next to the Missions Table in the lobby.
Attend the Packing Party: Join us the Third Thursday in November at 6:30 PM
Support Financially: Any amount helps to pay for shipping our shoeboxes. You can give here and from the Fund dropdown select Operation Christmas Child.
Get Creative: Crochet items such as scarves, hats, or dresses.
Pray: Prayer is the cornerstone of Operation Christmas Child. Join us in praying for:
The children who will receive shoeboxes—that they feel God’s love and respond to the Gospel.
Safe delivery of the shoeboxes as they travel across the world.
Volunteers and missionaries distributing the gifts, sharing Christ’s love with every child.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” – Matthew 19:14
300 pairs of socks
300 hair accessories
300 toothbrushes
300 toothbrush covers
300 combs or hairbrushes
300 washcloths
100 coloring books for pre-school age
50 jump ropes
50 purses or drawstring bags (for girls)
100 boxes jumbo crayons
200 notebooks or drawing pads
100 packs markers
200 packs pencils
200 pencil sharpeners
200 erasers
100 packs pens
50 soccer balls
50 ball pumps
200 Extra pump needles
50 medium sized toy trucks or cars
100 small stuffed animals
50 dolls
Any items we are still short on.
Start making cards to go in boxes.
Any items we are still short on.
Finish making cards to go in boxes. (300+)
Notes:
*Generally, items should be NEW and of decent quality. However, barely used items that are in like-new condition are accepted.
*Items must fit in a shoebox that is 13 x 7.5 x 4.7 inches.
*You are welcome to contribute other items not on this list.
*The following items cannot be accepted: Soap; candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Mickey at (480) 206-4237.
You can also check out Samaritan’s Purse for more information about the Operation Christmas Child Ministry.