How do I donate to Operation Christmas Child?
- International Offices Giving. If you’re not in the United States, you can give through one of our worldwide offices.
- Wire Transfer Giving. You can give online using a credit card or electronic check.
- Give Stock or Mutual Funds.
What is wrong with Operation Christmas Child?
So what is the issue? The main issue is around accusations that shoeboxes are used by Samaritans Purse to convert children to their particular branch of Christianity. Megan Manson, campaigns officer at the National Secular Society said: “Operation Christmas Child is a ‘shoebox’ scheme.
Where does Operation Christmas Drop take place?
Guam
PACAF, partner nations deliver critical supplies during 70th Annual Operation Christmas Drop. U.S. and partner nation Airmen are set to participate in the Department of Defense’s longest running humanitarian assistance training mission out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, beginning Dec. 5.
Where do the labels go on Operation Christmas Child box?
The best place to tape the barcode label is off center on the lid of the shoebox. Avoid placing the label in the center of the shoebox lid because that is where the shoebox will be taped shut at a processing center.
How big are the Operation Christmas Child boxes?
What size shoebox should I use? You are welcome to use any empty shoebox but we find medium sized boxes are ideal. The dimensions of our preprinted shoeboxes are 18cm x 10.5cm x 28.5cm as a rough guide. Larger boxes are accepted but can be more costly to send as fewer boxes fit into a shipping carton.
What can you not bring to Operation Christmas Child?
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.
Where do most Operation Christmas Child boxes go?
Shoeboxes were packed by individuals and families in 10 countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.