Shoebox Ministry / Operation Christmas Child
What is Operation Christmas Child?
It is a project by Samaritan's Purse that delivers shoeboxes of gifts to children in need around the world. The gifts include toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.
It is a project by Samaritan's Purse that delivers shoeboxes of gifts to children in need around the world. The gifts include toys, school supplies, and hygiene items.
Mission
- To share the Good News of Jesus Christ
- To demonstrate God's love to children in need
- To make disciples of the nations
Impact
- Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered more than 220 million shoeboxes to children in over 170 countries and territories
- For many children, the shoebox is their first gift
- Samaritan's Purse has trained over 2.2 million volunteers to teach a discipleship course for shoebox recipients
We collect items monthly. Our Monthly Collection Lists is:
January & February: Toys Wow Gifts
March & April: Personal Care Items
May, & June: Stuffed Animals and Toddler Toys
July & August : School Supplies (trying to catch clearance deals)
September and October: All remaining items
January & February: Toys Wow Gifts
March & April: Personal Care Items
May, & June: Stuffed Animals and Toddler Toys
July & August : School Supplies (trying to catch clearance deals)
September and October: All remaining items
Personal Care Items:
Hairbrushes
Toothbrushes
Combs
Kleenex
Wash Cloths
ChapSticks
Hair Accessories
Gloves
Hats
Scarves
Draw String Backpacks
Sunglasses
Hairbrushes
Toothbrushes
Combs
Kleenex
Wash Cloths
ChapSticks
Hair Accessories
Gloves
Hats
Scarves
Draw String Backpacks
Sunglasses
School Supplies:
12 packs Pencils
Pencil Sharpeners
Erasers
Click Pens
Glue Sticks
24 pack Crayons
Notebook
Scissors Large
Scissors Small
Coloring Books 2-9 age
Activity Books 6-14 age
Colored Pencils
Markers
Stickers
Large Size Rubber Bands
Pencil Pouches
12 packs Pencils
Pencil Sharpeners
Erasers
Click Pens
Glue Sticks
24 pack Crayons
Notebook
Scissors Large
Scissors Small
Coloring Books 2-9 age
Activity Books 6-14 age
Colored Pencils
Markers
Stickers
Large Size Rubber Bands
Pencil Pouches
Toys:
Jump Ropes
Stuffed Animals
Wooden Cars
Toddler Toys
Rubber Ducks
Decks of Cards
Soft Dolls
Baby Dolls
Puzzles
Play Dough
Legos/ Building Kits
Small Noise Maker Toys
Rubber Pop-its
Key Chains
Marbles
Dominos
Mini Games
Yo Yo's
Tops
Whistles
Compasses
Bracelets
Costume Jewelry
Play Scarves
Foam Plane Kits
Flying Saucer Frisbee
Jump Ropes
Stuffed Animals
Wooden Cars
Toddler Toys
Rubber Ducks
Decks of Cards
Soft Dolls
Baby Dolls
Puzzles
Play Dough
Legos/ Building Kits
Small Noise Maker Toys
Rubber Pop-its
Key Chains
Marbles
Dominos
Mini Games
Yo Yo's
Tops
Whistles
Compasses
Bracelets
Costume Jewelry
Play Scarves
Foam Plane Kits
Flying Saucer Frisbee
You can purchase items locally or through the Amazon Wish List link provided here:
