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Shoebox Packing Suggestions:
Please Don't Pack:
Wow item
Small musical instrument, outfit of clothing, stuffed animal, doll for girl,
soccer ball + pump
Personal care items
Hairbrush, toothbrush, washcloth, band-aids, lip balm, blanket, flashlight and batteries, compact mirror, stick deodorant, washable menstrual pads for girls, facial tissues
School supplies
Pencils and pencil sharpener, pens, crayons, markers, colored pencils, paper, kid rounded scissors, glue sticks, pencil case, dry watercolors and paintbrush, ruler
Clothing & accessories
Shirt & pants, underwear, loose sundress, shoes or flip flops, socks, sunglasses, tote or purse, hair accessories/clip-on earrings/bracelets for girls
Crafts, Toys & Games
Yoyo, playdough, jacks, putty, jump rope, top, coloring book, building blocks, ball, doll or princess toys for girls, cars/trucks/planes for boys, puzzles, misc. crafts, mini etch-a-sketch, stickers
A Personal Note
A handwritten note or Christmas card from you and your family
War toys or toy guns
Candy, food or gum
Toothpaste
Bar Soap
Liquids, lotions, or aerosol cans
Used or damaged items
Medications or vitamins
Send Good News and Great Joy
Operation Christmas Child provides gifts while sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to millions of children in need around the world. Pack a shoebox (or several!) full of toys, games, care items, and more for a boy or girl.
Pick up a shoebox near the Welcome Center, pack it, and then drop it off in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings or Monday evenings. To donate items for the packing party on August 15, 2026, connect with Patty R. at (330) 541-7346.
Every shoebox gift needs a $10 donation to provide for collection, processing, shipping, ministry partner training, and Gospel materials. Put OCC on your giving envelope or give online today.