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Operation Christmas Child and Your Church
Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on way for Canadian churches to bless struggling children in the developing world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. We collect the boxes and distribute them in the Name of Jesus Christ to children living in desperate situations, then invite them to attend The Greatest Journey—our follow-up discipleship program taught by local churches.
Explore the links and resources below to learn how you and your church can get involved.
Project Leader Resources
Project Leaders facilitate the packing of Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for a church or group. That includes you if you’re ordering materials, equipping people with resources, fundraising, sharing about the project, or engaging in any other related activities. You may already be a Project Leader and don’t know it!
If you are a Project Leader or would like to become one, we want to equip you with additional resources to help make shoebox packing fun and easy.
Media Resources
Download media kits, press releases, b-roll and photos.
Will your church reach out when the need is greatest?
How your church can participate
Whether you are meeting online, in-person, or both, there are plenty of ways to safely pack shoeboxes:
- 1. Pack online at PackaBox.ca
- 2. Drive-thru at your church
- 3. Host an online packing party
- 4. Get creative while self-isolating
- 5. Invite community participation
As an evangelism opportunity, create simple invitations to participate in Operation Christmas Child and have your congregation give them to friends and neighbors. You can also share these shoebox instructions.
- 6. Pray
National Collection Week is November 18-24, 2024
Find a convenient drop-off location for your church’s shoeboxes.
“We’re seeing salvation come not just to one or two, but we’re seeing salvation come to [entire] families through Operation Christmas Child, which is really awesome.”
Pastor Andy Loos,
Guam Bible Fellowship, Guam
“OCC Is one of the best tools that I have seen... effectively evangelizing and discipling Christian leaders… we are growing the kingdom of God!”
Pastor David Vandervelde
Ebenezer Reformed Church, Stoney Creek, Ontario
“I want every child to know there is a God who loves them.”
Franklin Graham,
President, Samaritan’s Purse
Helpful Links
How to Pack a Shoebox
What to Pack in a Shoebox
Become a Drop-off Location
Resource & Ideas Hub
Have questions or suggestions? Email [email protected]