Operation Christmas Child is underway!
Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child.
Here are some things you need to know about packing your boxes!
Age Groups (Boy or Girl):
Label that needs to be ON TOP OF THE BOX so they can see who they will be giving the box too.
Here are some Suggestions for what you can put in the box:
Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
School Supplies: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Hygiene Items: Toothbrush, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
Accessories: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries).
A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may write back.
Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
They have to be shoebox sized! I highly recommend using plastic containers because they will last against the elements and keep the children’s items safe. But it is not a must!
Don’t forget you need to donate 7 dollars with your box in order to help cost of shipping!
You can find the website here for more information.
National collection week is November 18- 25th!
You can turn them in at your local church (If participating), Chick-fil-A , or at any of the other many drop off locations they have.
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