Operation Christmas Child
is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993 Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 168 million shoeboxes to children in over 160 countries and territories. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.
National Collection Week 2020
During National Collection Week (Nov. 16 – 23, 2020), Samaritan’s Purse will collect the gift-filled shoeboxes at over 4,000 drop-off locations across the country. Learn how to pack a shoebox, view gift suggestions, get your Follow Your Box label and find the nearest drop-off location at samaritanspurse.org/occ. Learn the latest about how Operation Christmas Child is responding to COVID-19, including curbside drop-off location options.
COVID-19 Update
The COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted everyday life for millions of people around the world. Yet, Samaritan’s Purse continues to share the eternal hope of the Gospel and to serve in Jesus’ Name.
Samaritan’s Purse wants boys and girls around the world to know that God loves them and has not forgotten them during this time of fear and uncertainty. Children need great joy now more than ever. Most of all, they need the hope found only in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
More about Samaritan’s Purse
Samaritan’s Purse currently works in more than 100 countries to provide aid to victims of war, disease, disaster, poverty and famine. Delivered into the hands of children through local churches, every shoebox gift is an opportunity to share about Jesus Christ and God’s love. Since 2010, more than 14 million children who have received a shoebox gift have participated in The Greatest Journey—a 12-lesson discipleship program. Children learn from trained, local volunteers what it means to follow Jesus and share their faith with friends and family.
Anyone can pack a shoebox!
Individuals, families, churches and groups fill empty shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys, such as dolls or soccer balls.
Learn more
Learn how to pack a shoebox, view gift suggestions, get your Follow Your Box label and find the nearest drop-off location at samaritanspurse.org/occ
Local Drop Off Locations
Trucksville, PA – Cross Creek Community Church
370 Carverton Road
Trucksville, PA 18708-1748
Mon, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tue, Nov. 17: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Tue, Nov. 17: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thu, Nov. 19: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Thu, Nov. 19: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri, Nov. 20: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sat, Nov. 21: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sun, Nov. 22: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mon, Nov. 23: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Berwick, PA – New Covenant Church Berwick
20 Kachinka Hollow Road
Berwick, PA 18603-5875
Mon, Nov. 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tue, Nov. 17: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed, Nov. 18: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thu, Nov. 19: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri, Nov. 20: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sat, Nov. 21: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sun, Nov. 22: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Mon, Nov. 23: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
415 Venard Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411-1225
Hazleton, PA – Faith Assembly of God Church
34 Fox Manor Road
Hazle Township, PA 18202-3218
White Haven, PA – Mountainview Community Church
5126 N Lehigh Gorge Road
White Haven, PA 18661-3134