Operation Christmas Child Charity

• Operation Christmas Child hands out gift-filled shoeboxes to impoverished children in more than 100 countries around the world. In many places, a discipleship program called The Greatest Journey is offered after children get their shoeboxes, and they have an opportunity to learn more about the Christian faith.
• Individuals, families and groups are encouraged to fill shoeboxes to donate. During National Collection Week, Nov. 18-25, 2013, Samaritan’s Purse will collect the gift-filled shoeboxes at more than 3,500 drop-off sites in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Click here to find a drop-off location near you.
• To pack a box, use an empty cardboard shoebox or a similar-sized plastic box. Decide whether your gift will be for a girl or boy, and choose an age category (2-4, 5-9, or 10-14). Fill your box with items such as dolls, deflated soccer balls with pumps, stuffed animals, puzzles, jump ropes, cars, etc. Include school supplies like pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, and coloring books. Pack non-liquid hygiene items like toothbrushes, bar soap, washcloths, and combs, and include accessories like socks, hats, t-shirts, flip-flops, hair bands, and sunglasses. You may also include a personal note and photo of you and your family or group. If you include your name and address, the child may write back.
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• Please do not pack used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; seeds, chocolate or food; out-of-date hard candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; or aerosol
  cans.
• A donation of $7 per box covers international shipping. Donate online and you’ll receive an e-mail later letting you know the country destination of your shoebox.