Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, provides gift-filled shoeboxes to children in need worldwide to demonstrate God's love and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Participants pack shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items, which are then distributed through local churches to children who may have never received a gift before. 

How it Works

1. Pack a Shoebox: Individuals, families, and groups can get boxes at the Ross campus on 10/26, 11/2, and 11/9 and pack the shoebox with gifts such as toys, school supplies, and hygiene items. 

2. Return Your Shoebox: The packed shoeboxes are collected until 11/16/25 and sent to processing centers, where volunteers prepare them for international shipping. 

3. Delivery to Children: Ministry partners deliver the gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 170 countries and territories

Interested in being one of the volunteers to make this happen? Click below to see available days and opportunities.

Volunteer with Operation Christmas Child

Questions? Contact Will at firewill63@gmail.com.