We are so excited to partner with Operation Christmas Child (OCC) again this year! We want to fill as many shoeboxes as we can that will help spread the Gospel all around the world. OCC demonstrates God's love to children in need worldwide by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes and the good news of Jesus Christ!
Suggested items to fill a shoebox:
- WOW Item is a must: stuffed animal, doll, deflated soccer ball w/pump, toy trucks, clothing outfit, small musical instrument
- Hygiene Items: toothbrush, comb/brush, washcloth, bar soap, compact mirror, nail clippers
- School Supplies: pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, crayons, scissors, tape, index cards, notebooks
- Clothing: flip flops, underwear, hats/scarves/gloves, shirts & pants
- Other items: sunglasses, small tools, hair bows, small bags/purses
- Crafts & activity sets
- Other small toys/games
The age ranges are 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14 that you can pack a box for along with the gender.
Grab a shoebox, or as many as you can, from the church lobby. You can also use any shoebox you have or purchase a plastic shoebox bin/tote, which is then reusable for the recipient. Just return it to the church by November 17.
Do Not Include
Candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; 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.
