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Operation Christmas Child

November 2–30, 2025

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Riverwood Chapel
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Thank you to all who have participated! 

If you still have a shoebox to turn in, please do so by the end of this week. If you did not get a chance to pick up a box and still want to participate (or had so much fun you want to pack another box), digital shoeboxes are still available to pack until Mon, Nov 30. Click here to pack a digital shoebox.

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Pack a Samaritan’s Purse shoebox with Christmas gifts to show God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world. Together with the local church worldwide, let’s share the good news of Jesus Christ this Christmas!

This year, families can pack a PHYSICAL box or a DIGITAL box online.

1. Get a standard-size SHOEBOX to pack for a boy or girl. As an option, empty shoeboxes are available in the Kids Hallway while supplies last, but you are welcome to use a shoebox from home.

2. Select a quality “WOW” toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump or stuffed animal.

3. FILL with other fun toys, hygiene items and school supplies.

  • Toys: toy car, jump rope, yo-yo, toys that light up and make noise (include extra batteries)
  • Accessories: socks, hat, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlight (include extra batteries)
  • Non-liquid hygiene items: toothbrush, bar soap, washcloth, comb
  • School supplies: pens, pencils, sharpener, crayons, markers, notebooks, coloring book, solar calculator
  • For more gift suggestions or to know what not to send, visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.

4. Most importantly, PRAY for the child who will receive your gift. Include a personal note and photo.

5. A donation of $10 is critical to cover shipping and other project costs. Give online through Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your shoebox or place the money inside your shoebox.

6. RETURN your shoe box gift to the Kids Hallway on Nov 2–16. (Digital shoeboxes can be packed through Nov 30.)