Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Shoeboxes are packed with gifts of small toys, school supplies, hygiene items, t-shirts and sunglasses, etc. Every box is delivered with love AND with a gospel message! For more information, please visit the Operation Christmas Child official website.
The Amazing Journey of a simple shoebox begins with you!
Starting in 2017 Immanuel became a dropoff location for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. We also accept item donations year round for our yearly packing party in November.
Plastic shoe boxes
Clothes
Shirts
Socks
Flip Flops
Hats, caps
Short sets
Bandanas
Gloves/Mittens
Belts
Sundresses
Toys
Coloring Books
Small Cars/Dolls
Trucks
Jump Rope
Paddle ball
Slinkies
Small Stuffed Animal
Dominos/Marbles
Yo-yos
Puzzles
Beach Balls/Balls with pump
Hacky Sack
Small Etch a Sketch
Small instrument/ Kazoo
Craft Kit
Ball and jacks
Checkers
Tic-Tac-Toe
Hygiene Items
Toothbrush* (No toothpaste)
Bar soap
Washcloth*
Hand towel
Hair brush/comb
Compact mirror
School Supplies
Paperpads/Steno books*
Pencils*
Sharpeners*
Pens
Crayons (Crayola brand)
Erasers
Markers
Mini Stapler/staples
Ruler
School Scissors
Small journals
Ruler
Watercolors
Pencil Case
Solar calculator
Other
Stickers
Sunglasses
Playing Cards
Small picture books
Activity books
Tote/drawstring bags
Wallets
Cups
Bowls
Spoons
Flashlight with batteries
Tape measure
Waterbottle
Fishing line/ supplies
Compass
Jewelry
Sewing kit
Manicure kit
Don’t forget “Wow” items
Wow items surprise and delight a child. Some great items to include are:
- soccer ball & air pump
- a stuffed animal
- a doll
- a small musical instrument
Please keep in mind the size of a shoebox when making purchases.
NO liquids or candy of any kind including toothpaste.
God has already chosen a child to receive your shoebox. Thank you.
In the hands of local churches, every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship—transforming the lives of children and their families around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ!
Item of the Month
Buy an item each month to create a shoebox that will delight a child at Christmas.
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Make it Yourself
Here are some ideas for creating your own shoebox items.
Find more ideas on pinterest
"Through one of these simple gifts God opened more of my heart to Him & telling others about Him.” https://t.co/dPiq8vkHME #ShoeboxStories pic.twitter.com/CfOqlAQc5u
— Samaritan's Purse (@SamaritansPurse) August 28, 2017