Operation Christmas Child

Pack a Shoebox!  Help a child in need around the world!

By filling ordinary shoeboxes full of toys and other fun items, you can be part of giving boys and girls what may be their first gift ever! Local churches in more than 100 nations hand out these Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts at festive outreach events where the Gospel is presented in a child-friendly way. Each box bursting with items such as a soccer ball, doll, or stuffed animal becomes a tangible expression of God’s love to the child, their family, and their community. Many shoebox recipients also participate in Samaritan Purse’s 12-lesson follow-up discipleship program, The Greatest Journey.

Shoeboxes are available to pick-up and drop-off between 9:30 AM and 12 PM on Sunday mornings.

To view a list of suggested gift items, visit OCC Shoebox Gift Suggestions

Check donations may be made payable to Goodwill UMC and mailed to 148 Church Road, Elverson, PA 19520.