The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through the Shoebox Project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.
Every year since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since 1993, more than 209 million children have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God’s love.
Each year in November we count it a privilege to be able to share in this mission by providing and collecting shoeboxes so that they can be packed and shipped to over 170 countries and territories around the world!