Operation Christmas Child
Sharing Good News and Great Joy
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It is a hands-on way for you to bless children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, personal care items, school supplies, and fun gifts.
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. 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.
Get Involved
Drop off your hand-packed shoebox gifts during National Collection Week, 11-18 November, 2024!
Donate & Follow Your Box
Make your suggested donation online to cover project costs for each shoebox you have packed. You will receive a barcode allowing you to discover which country your gift is sent to.
Drop-off Locations
Each year over 1000 drop-off locations open across the UK to receive your gifts during National Collection Week (11-18 November, 2024). You can find your nearest by using our look-up tool.
Give to the Operation Christmas Child Project
Please note this is a general donation to Operation Christmas Child and DOES NOT generate a Follow Your Box barcode. To make your project donation and receive a barcode please click here.
Can sponsor the costs of sending one shoebox gift to a child in need.
Could help with processing and shipping two shoebox gifts to children in need.
Can provide local churches with training and resources to distribute shoebox gifts at outreach events.
The Greatest Journey
After receiving a shoebox gift, children have the opportunity to enrol in The Greatest Journey - 12 fun and interactive Bible lessons, where they get the chance to discover who Jesus is and how to begin their own journey of faith.