Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever! Local churches in more than 100 nations hand out these Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at festive outreach events where the Gospel is presented in a child-friendly way.
Each box bursting with items such as a soccer ball, doll, or stuffed animal becomes a tangible expression of God’s love to the child, their family, and their community. Many shoebox recipients also participate in our 12-lesson follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey.
Last year the Greater New Orleans area collected over 6,800 shoebox gifts! Countless thousands heard the Gospel because of you! Ready to do it all again?
National Collection Week is November 17-24th. And if you choose, you can build a shoebox gift this Christmas ONLINE! CLICK HERE to start putting together your special Christmas package for a little boy or girl!
Merry Christmas – and thank you for sending REAL Christmas around the world this year through Operation Christmas Child.
God gave us the greatest gift – his son Jesus. During this season of gift giving, we have a special opportunity to not only bring Christmas Spirit to the entire world, but also share the REASON for this season – with Operation Christmas Child!
There are many new drop-off locations – and several former sites have been retired. Check for the spots closest to you – and yep, they’ll have their classic green and red shoeboxes there for you to use!
It all starts with you! Join what God is doing through Operation Christmas Child and pack a shoebox with gifts. From children to seniors, people pack shoebox gifts each year to bless children in need around around the world. The children who receive these gifts also hear the message of the Gospel and have the opportunity to grow in Christ. Families are reached, churches grow, new churches are started, and communities are transformed.
LifeSongs encourages you, your family, your church, your workplace, and your school to be part of the worldʼs largest Christmas project for children. Help them receive the love of Christ in a tangible way, through the power of a simple gift.
Since 1993, over 220 million children in more than 170 countries have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox.
Build-A-Box by giving a shoebox gift online.
For more information, check out the Samaritan’s Purse Frequently Asked Questions!