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Operation Christmas Child 

Processing Centre

A vital part of the Operation Christmas Child year takes place behind the scenes in the weeks that follow Drop-off Locations being open. It’s during this period that thousands of generous supporters donate their time to manually check hundreds of thousands of shoeboxes for safety and customs compliance before they’re sent to children in need around the world. Volunteers at processing centres also pack our Shoebox Online gifts.

 

See below for details of this year's processing centres: 

Our online booking system to volunteer is now open. You or your group can register for specific locations, dates and sessions by using the registration link below each of the Processing Centres listed on this page.

 

National Ministry Centre, Coventry PC

6100 Crosspoint Business Park, Richardson Way, Coventry, CV2 2TA

Tuesday 19th November - Saturday 14th December 2024

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Tonbridge PC

Unit A, 1 Cannonbridge Industrial Estate, Cannon Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1PP

Tuesday 19th November - Saturday 7th December 2024

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Leeds PC

North Church, 98 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS3 1HJ

Monday 2nd - Saturday 7th December 2024

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Preston Pop-up PC

Clayton Brook Community Church, Great Greens Lane, Preston, PR5 8HL

Thursday 21st - Saturday 23rd November 2024

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Northern Ireland Pop-up PC: Comber, Newtownards

2 Old Ballygowan Road, Comber, Northern Ireland BT23 5NP

Monday 25th - Friday 29th November 2024

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Scotland Pop-up PC: Glasgow

Glasgow Elim Church, 42 Inglefield Street, Glasgow, G42 7AT

Monday 18th - Saturday 23rd November 2024

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Wales Pop-up PC: Cardiff 

All Nations Church Cardiff, Sachville Avenue, Cardiff, CF14 3NY

Monday 9th - Saturday 14th December 2024

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Shoebox Online Packing in January 2025

National Ministry Centre, Coventry PC

Tuesday 14th – Thursday 23rd January 2025

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“I took my wife and three boys to the warehouse in the West Midlands. We were going to do just the morning, but we ended up staying all day.  We all loved it and will definitely go and help again.  That place is like a little piece of heaven.  My boys had been learning about the love of God at kids’ church the Sunday before.  When we came back one of them said to me, ‘It was great to be able to send God’s love to children who need it.’  It was so great to hear my child say that.”

Stuart T

Thank you for considering partnering with us in this way to bring ‘Good News and Great Joy’ to the world’s children. 

YOUR SHOEBOX GIFT WITH OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD:

Inspires Joy
You'll be giving unimaginable excitement and hope to children in need around the world.

Reaches further
Partnering with Operation Christmas Child ensures shoeboxes get to hard-to-reach groups.

Shares God’s Love
Your shoebox will reach a child in need through one of over 75,000 local churches sharing the Good News of life and hope in Jesus in a child-friendly way.

Is Specially delivered
You can rest easy knowing your shoebox gift will be delivered through church and community leaders who've been trained to prioritise safety and lead well-organised celebrations.