Coming Fall 2025: Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and

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

Since 1993, over 232 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. 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 Servant Outreach Leaders, David and Erika Wilson 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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