WHAT IS OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD?
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It partners with local churches in developing nations to reach out to children by providing gift-filled shoeboxes and bringing the Good News of Jesus Christ. After receiving shoebox gifts, many children are also invited back to participate in The Greatest Journey – an evangelism and discipleship program.
Will you join with us this year to help us reach more children with gift-filled shoeboxes from Australia and New Zealand for distribution to children in the developing world?
HOW TO PACK A SHOEBOX
Grab a shoebox
Packs of pre-printed shoeboxes can be ordered here or grab any average-size shoebox
and cover the box and lid separately with brightly coloured paper
Choose boy or girl
Will you fill your shoebox with gifts for a girl or for a boy?
And what age? 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14
Shoebox labels & donations
Order your labels and donate $10 for each shoebox you are going to pack here
Follow Your Box and see where it goes!
Fill each shoebox with simple gifts
Include something from each of the 6 categories.
Something to wear
Something to play with
Something for school
Something to love
Something special
Something for personal hygiene
Download gift ideas here and knitting patterns here
Pray for the child
Pray for the child who will receive your shoebox gift. Include a personal note of encouragement and a photo.
Drop your shoebox off
Shoebox collection month is OCCtober
Find your nearest Drop Off Point or take your shoebox to a Shoebox Sunday church on the last Sunday in October.
Spread the word
Post a picture of your shoebox on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #OCCanz and spread the word