Operation Christmas Child brings hope to children worldwide living in poverty through simple, gift-filled shoe boxes. You and your family can have a positive impact on another child’s life by packing your own box with small toys and other gifts, OR, have Samaritan’s Purse pack it for you through Build a Shoebox Online! With this option, you make it your own by choosing from a list of gifts, then add a personal letter and photo. They pack your shoe box and send it for you, for a suggested donation of just $25.

If you’d like to pack your own box, both shoe boxes and instructional brochures are available in the Children’s Office, Room 105, or at our On-Campus services. Printable boy/girl labels can also be found online at samaritanspurse.org. Gift-filled, Christmas-wrapped shoe boxes must be returned to the Children’s Office no later than November 22 by 12 pm.

Not sure what to pack in your shoebox? Here’s a list to get you started!