Operation Christmas Child (verse of the year)
Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
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Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children across the globe. More than 200 million children in over 170 countries have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox.
Any Items Donated Should Fit In A Shoebox With Many Other Items:
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), doll, soccer ball w/ manual pump, outfit of clothing, small musical instrument, foam ball, slinky, play dough, stickers, marbles, etc
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, adhesive tape, glue sticks, erasers, plastic or fabric rulers, scissors, protractor, etc
Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, combs, washcloths, dental floss, small blanket, etc
Accessories: T-shirts, shorts, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, flip flops, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), dresses, etc
Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets, (sewing kit) fabric tape measure, sewing needles, thimbles, fabric, thread, (fishing kit) fishing line, fishing hook, fishing lures
Homemade Maracas or Bean Bags: Any homemade items with filling MUST have synthetic filling such as plastic beads or pellets. Rice, beans, rocks, aquarium gravel, wood pellets, etc. are not allowed. A note regarding filling can be included for clarification during processing.
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address with email, the child may be able to write or email back.
Do Not Include:
new as of 2025 do not include bars of soap, tool kits including nails, screws, hammers, bolts, nuts, screwdrivers, vice grips, plyers, sockets, wrenches, metal tape measure, etc...
Vaseline®, scary items (things that will frighten a child rather than bring joy), war-related items (such as toy soldiers, military vehicles, or wearable camouflage), liquid paint sets or liquid glue, bar soap, liquid soap, markers, highlighters, rubber balls with liquid filling, liquid lip gloss, matches or fire starters, seeds, sand/rocks/shells gathered from nature, all types of food, candy, or gum, chocolate, fruit rolls, fruit snacks, drink mixes (powdered or liquid), medicated bandages, medications or vitamins, toothpaste, nail polish, money or play money, baby powder, baking soda, razors, razor blades, liquids or lotions, breakable items or glass containers, aerosol cans, used clothing or toys, knives, saws, saw blades.
Shipping:
The donation to cover the shipping is $10 per shoebox.
Any Items Donated Should Fit In A Shoebox With Many Other Items:
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as toy cars, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), doll, soccer ball w/ manual pump, outfit of clothing, small musical instrument, foam ball, slinky, play dough, stickers, marbles, etc
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, adhesive tape, glue sticks, erasers, plastic or fabric rulers, scissors, protractor, etc
Non-liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, combs, washcloths, dental floss, small blanket, etc
Accessories: T-shirts, shorts, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, flip flops, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), dresses, etc
Crafts: Make your own items such as hair bows, finger puppets, and friendship bracelets, (sewing kit) fabric tape measure, sewing needles, thimbles, fabric, thread, (fishing kit) fishing line, fishing hook, fishing lures
Homemade Maracas or Bean Bags: Any homemade items with filling MUST have synthetic filling such as plastic beads or pellets. Rice, beans, rocks, aquarium gravel, wood pellets, etc. are not allowed. A note regarding filling can be included for clarification during processing.
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself, your family, or group. If you include your name and an address with email, the child may be able to write or email back.
Do Not Include:
new as of 2025 do not include bars of soap, tool kits including nails, screws, hammers, bolts, nuts, screwdrivers, vice grips, plyers, sockets, wrenches, metal tape measure, etc...
Vaseline®, scary items (things that will frighten a child rather than bring joy), war-related items (such as toy soldiers, military vehicles, or wearable camouflage), liquid paint sets or liquid glue, bar soap, liquid soap, markers, highlighters, rubber balls with liquid filling, liquid lip gloss, matches or fire starters, seeds, sand/rocks/shells gathered from nature, all types of food, candy, or gum, chocolate, fruit rolls, fruit snacks, drink mixes (powdered or liquid), medicated bandages, medications or vitamins, toothpaste, nail polish, money or play money, baby powder, baking soda, razors, razor blades, liquids or lotions, breakable items or glass containers, aerosol cans, used clothing or toys, knives, saws, saw blades.
Shipping:
The donation to cover the shipping is $10 per shoebox.
