Creative Gifts for an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox
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Tools are a wonderful idea, but I’m really not sure if I’d try sending a hammer because of weight and because they could be consider it a weapon? If I find out for sure one way or another, I’ll let you know. It was recommended to us that when sending soap, send Ivory soap because it will float when dropped in the river and they can find it whereas other brands tend to sink and then their soap is gone. Introvert who finds joy in good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand. As a member of iHomeschool Network’s Samaritan’s Purse Blogger Team, I write about the ministry on a volunteer basis.
The boy said the family used it to carry water in because they didn’t have anything else big enough. After reading your reply, I went to look and see what kind of plastic containers I bought and they are STERILITE! Do ALL of the Sterilite boxes explode or does it happen only sometimes? It’s nice to hear from someone who is actually involved hands-on. I don’t know about the US, but in Canada, we’re not allowed to send any toothpaste or lip balm or soft candy because of customs regulations. To participate, please use this Signup Genius link to tell us which kind of box you’ll be preparing.
CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX GIFTS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
But a girl between the ages of 10 and 14 is still a child, and the first thing she sees when she opens her shoebox should be something that brings joy. An Operation Christmas Child shoebox consists of an empty shoebox filled with gifts and toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement. Individuals can also build a box online by going to Samaritan’s Purse. As shoebox donors, my Little Sister and I can track our shoebox during its travel. We’ll get an email telling us which country where it was delivered. When they got close to their goal, his pastor, Alex Lahue, raised the ante saying he’d also shave his head if the church did another 20.
We do some of our most emotionally touching work with homes for orphaned and foster children who are cared for day-to-day by extremely dedicated ministry staff. Our hearts go out to these children and their caregivers. Plus we also work closely with local pastors who minister to villages of great poverty. I was wondering if you could send a hammer since nails were included in the 100 items a boy can have? Please let me know so I can bless a boy with a hammer and nails if I can.
A Personal Note
For all of these, make sure that the expiration date is at least six months after National Collection Week. You may not include Hershey Kisses, Snickers bars, or any other chocolate, fruit roll-ups, fruit snacks, or drink mixes such as Kool-Aid. Now in 2017, no type of candy at all will be allowed in shoebox gifts, due to increasing customs regulations. Please email us at if you have any questions. Sara Lewis of West Union, Ohio, has been packing shoeboxes for 14 years and loves to include reusable feminine hygiene products in her shoeboxes. “In a lot of countries, if these girls don’t have the supplies they need, they don’t get to attend school,” said Sara.
Brightly colored squirt guns are great to pack in your shoebox gift. Stay tuned… our packing party dates and times are to be announced. We invite and encourage you to attend any or all of these parties! Bring supplies to donate, bring a box if you have one, if not, we have plenty.
SHOEBOX MINISTRY EVENTS – Sunday, November 13, and 20
Similarly, shoes protect girls from parasitic diseases transmitted through contaminated soil and may be required as part of their school uniform. Hard candy.Of course we needed to include sweet treats (but this isn’t a very creative gift for an Operation Christmas Child shoebox). We bought a package of hard candies, individually wrapped. If you’re donating a shoebox, make sure you read the instructions. Soft, chewy candy isn’t acceptable – and either is chocolate or food. Squirt guns can be included as long as they do not look like real guns.
Not sure if it was or not or was it a ploy to just keep the boxes out of childrens hands. If you want to participate but don’t have time to make a box, you can donate through the link above on the right side of the screen and we will make a shoebox gift for you. Just received info from a missionary where they recieve the shoe boxes. And she said she has been in several places that recieve the shoeboxes.
Yes, Play-Doh can be included in your shoebox gift. However, some children might think it is edible. Scissors are OK to include in your shoebox gifts. This is a great idea as some girls who don’t have access to these items have to miss school while they’re menstruating.
I've been packing OCC shoeboxes with gifts that provide the greatest impact for 20 years. I use them for my Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, but these could also be used in homeless and veteran kits as well. An Operation Christmas Child volunteer in Fiji offers insight into how shoebox gifts are... What goes in the box is fun… what comes out is eternal. Every gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship, transforming the lives of children and their families around the world. See Carol Smith or stop by the Delaney Church Library for more details.
A girl holds her shoebox in Central Asia where access to clean water is limited. When shopping for your shoebox, consider how the items you choose will impact the environment of the girl who receives them. Theresa Bell themed this shoebox around camping with a picture of a deer on the outside and a stuffed bear, an animal t-shirt, and a water bottle inside. We make a difference in the lives of people during a very traumatic time in their life.
“How horrible is that to have to miss a whole week of school every month! ” In each box, she packs five reusable pads, four pairs of underwear, and 20 feet of clothesline to aid in the laundry process. We collect the shoeboxes in Texas, we transport them across the border into Mexico, and we personally deliver them to the kids and staff.
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