The What

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world through a simple shoebox gift. 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.

The Who

A project of Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child has delivered more than 198 million shoebox gifts to children around the world since 1993. The project delivers not only the joy of receiving a gift, but also gives children a tangible expression of God’s love.

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Ways to Get Involved

Pack Shoebox

Used as tools for evangelism, pack a box as a family, small group, office, or church. Include a note of encouragement to the recipient child.

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Drop-Off Collection Volunteer

Volunteering at a shoebox drop‑off location is a one‑of‑a‑kind opportunity to welcome and pray with people who bring gift‑filled shoeboxes to one of our 5,000 designated sites during National Collection Week.

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Processing Volunteer

The Atlanta Processing Center utilized hundreds of volunteers each November and December to prepare the shoebox gifts for shipping.

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Project Leader Volunteer

Project Leaders mobilize their church or group to increase involvement in Operation Christmas Child. They facilitate the packing of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for a church or group as well as ordering materials, equipping people with resources, fundraising, sharing about the project, or engaging in any other related activities.

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Year-Round Volunteer

Become a year-round volunteer in one of many areas: Leadership, Logistics, Prayer, Administration, Community Relations, Media Support, Church Relations and Student Relations.

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And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)