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.

How to Participate!

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.

• How to Pack a Shoebox

  • Pick up a pre-printed shoebox in the Atrium next to the Missions Wall OR use any shoebox!
  • Purchase items, pack and drop-off shoebox and money for label in Atrium Nov. 18 – 25
  • Gift Suggestions & Restrictions for age and gender here

• Purchase “Follow Your Box” trackable labels online and know where your shoebox is delivered!

• How to Host a Packing Party

• Build A Shoebox Online – Special Link for Friends of Cottonwood Creek

  • 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.

• The Amazing Journey of a Simple Shoebox Gift

• Shoebox Recipient Stories

More About Samaritan’s Purse

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.