Coming Fall 2027: Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and

the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world 

The shoebox gifts are distributed to millions of children in over 100 countries every year, each along with a Gospel booklet about Jesus called The Greatest Gift. During the past 30-plus years, more than 240 million children in over 175 countries and territories have heard the Gospel and received shoebox gifts.Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.

Contact Betsy Eninger, Evangelism Ministry Coordinator, or the church office for more information.

Suggested Shopping List for Shoe Boxes

School Supplies:

  • Pencils with sharpeners
  • Pens, crayons, markers
  • Ink pad sets with ink pads
  • Coloring books
  • Solar calculator
  • Writing paper

Toys:

  • Small cars
  • Balls
  • Dolls
  • Stuffed animals
  • Yo-yo's
  • Jump ropes
  • Toys that light up and/or make noise
  • Kazoos, harmonicas
  • Slinky's
  • Batteries as needed

Hygiene Items:

  • Toothbrushes
  • Combs or brushes
  • Washcloths

Other Items:

  • T-shirts, socks, ball caps
  • Sun glasses
  • Hair clips
  • Toy jewelry
  • Watches
  • Flashlight with batteries

 

PLEASE DO NOT PACK:

Anything that could leak, spill, spoil, melt or break.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND:

  • Food, candy, or gum
  •  Toothpaste
  •  Used or damaged items 
  •  Scary or war-related items
  •  Wearable traditional camouflage
  •  Seeds or organic matter
  •  Liquids
  •  Soaps
  •  Medication or vitamins 
  •  Money
  •  Breakable items
  •  Matches, fire starters, or aerosols
  •  Knives, saws, or razor blades 

 

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