Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international relief organization. Their mission is to provide local partners around the world with shoe boxes filled with small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies as a means of reaching out to children in their own communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ. We ship these simple gifts outside the United States to children affected by war, poverty, natural disaster, famine, and disease.
Below is some information about suitable items to get to fill the shoe boxes along with a video about the mission in general. Click HERE if you would like to visit the official Samaritan’s Purse – Operation Christmas Child website.
We have some of the “official” shoe boxes available, but any sturdy shoe box of similar size can be used.
All filled shoe boxes must be brought to DeBows by Sunday, November 17 so they
can be delivered to the regional distribution location in time for Christmas
delivery. You may read the 6-page PDF file below for suggested items needed by age & gender.
Below is a short overview video about Operation Christmas Child. “Thank You” for your support.