The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts‐filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items—and delivers them to children in need around the world to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way. For many of these children, the gift—filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.
Explore the links below for ideas on how you and your family, team and Life Group can pack shoeboxes and touch the lives of children and families around the world, bringing hope through the Good News of Jesus Christ in the form of a simple gift.
Pray for the child that will receive your shoebox gift.
A donation of $10 per box is critical to cover evangelism materials, shipping, and other project costs.
Purchase “Follow Your Box” trackable labels online and know where your shoebox is delivered!
Build A Shoebox Online – Special Link for Friends of Cottonwood Creek (Build a shoebox until 12/31/25)
Participants who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse to select gifts matched to a child’s specific age and gender, then finish packing the virtual shoebox by adding a photo and personal note of encouragement.
Samaritan’s Purse is an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, more than 198 million Operation Christmas Child gift-filled shoeboxes have been distributed to children in more than 170 countries and territories.
