Operation Christmas Child Information:
OCC's Mission as stated from their website:
“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” -Mark 10:14, ESV
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
OCC's Mission as stated from their website:
“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” -Mark 10:14, ESV
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
- This link will give you information on what is and isn't allowed in a shoebox. It will also give suggestions for WOW items & things you may be unsure of:
- Contact Laci Michels or Lindsay Parsons if you have questions about OCC Shoebox donations
Places to Shop:
- We put together an Amazon Shopping List for some items you can get at good prices in bulk here:
- WOW items are supposed to be exactly that, an item that makes the child say WOW! This is generally a REALLY nice toy...like a Barbie Doll....or....a soccer ball. You can get good quality soccer balls and a pump for around $5 each here (just be sure to add the pump to your order it doesn't automatically come with the ball):
- Dollar Tree is a great place for some items like children's t-shirts, coloring books, mid-level toys, filler toys, water bottles, hairbrushes, cinch top backpacks, zippered pencil pouches....: https://www.dollartree.com/
- Wal-Mart and Dollar General are obviously good places to shop.
- CLEARANCE SECTIONS: Be sure to be shopping those clearance sections, especially for clothes, shoes, socks & underwear!!! School supply items are usually added towards the end of September. Toys & Wow items can often be found after Christmas at discounted prices.