Where does Operation Christmas Child send boxes?
Shoebox gifts are collected in Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States.
What is not allowed in Operation Christmas Child boxes?
Items that should not be included in your shoebox:
- Used or damaged items.
- War-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures.
- Chocolate or food, including candy – due to customs regulations.
- Seeds.
- Liquids or lotions – these can spill and get all over the other items.
- Medications or vitamins.
What is the shoe box appeal?
This appeal ensures that infants and children from the poorest families or in orphanages, hospices or hospitals know someone cares at Christmas. It’s a volunteer-led appeal to ensure they receive a Christmas gift.
Where do good Samaritan shoe boxes go?
When the gifts are delivered, a representative from Samaritan’s Purse goes into the villages and communities and teaches the people there about Jesus. “There are actually 1,000 churches planted each year because of the shoe boxes,” Parsons said.
How much of Samaritan’s Purse goes to charity?
86.9%
| Element | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Administrative | 5.30% |
| Fundraising | 7.70% |
| Program | 86.90% |
What is Operation Christmas Child?
Since 1993, over 188 million boys and girls in over 160 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.
Does Operation Christmas Child distribute the boxes year-round?
Our family was able to participate in an Operation Christmas Child distribution last week in Costa Rica. Yes, they distribute the boxes year-round! Here are some lessons I learned from participating in the distribution.
How much do you donate to Operation Christmas Child?
A donation of $9 per shoebox gift is critical for Operation Christmas Child. It provides for: After shoebox gifts are dropped off at nearly 5,000 locations around the United States each year in November, trucks transport the precious cargo to eight different processing centers.
Should we stop Operation Christmas Child’s Candy?
Candy can do more harm than good. Candy is not allowed anymore with Operation Christmas Child. It’s not something that those in Costa Rica, at least, feel is very beneficial to the children.