Because Every Child Needs ChristHelp Us Reach Them!

Imagine growing up without knowing God's love. For many children around the world, this is a reality. Samaritan's Purse delivers Operation Christmas Child gift-filled shoeboxes globally to boys and girls in need together with the Good News of Jesus Christ. For many of these children, this is their first gift ever! When you pack a shoebox or volunteer, you are a part of showing these children, their families, and their communities, the transforming power of the Gospel!

Learn more about how Samaritan's Purse is at work because every child needs Christ.

Little girl holding Operation Christmas Child shoebox.

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Estudiantes

Pack a Shoebox

Prayerfully fill a shoebox with fun items that will delight the heart of a child!

Voluntario

Take advantage of day-, week-, or year-long opportunities.

Become a Project Leader

Organize shoebox packing for your church or group.

Student Leaders

Take Students Shopping

Get all the ideas you need to buy for a child in need around the world.

Host a Packing Party

Equip your church or group to uniquely pack many shoebox gifts.

Make It Missional

Point students to Jesus Christ through shoebox gifts even before they are shipped overseas.

Inspiring Stories

Videos

Reaching the Unreached with the Gospel

Samaritan's Purse is sending the Gospel to the ends of the earth—reaching the unreached—through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts.
Students Help Fulfill the Great Commission

Students can help fulfill the Great Commission and reach children, families, and communities around the world with the Gospel by packing Operation Christmas Child gift-filled shoeboxes.

Artículos

Five Reasons to Volunteer

Discover some of the reasons why students choose to volunteer with Operation Christmas Child.

LEE Más
It's About Sharing God's Love with Children

A Southwest school district focuses on the true point of packing shoeboxes and sees their involvement blossom. Learn lessons on how groups can come together around this project.

LEE Más

What Others Are Saying

"For students who do not know the Lord yet, packing shoebox gifts can bring them face-to-face with the Gospel of Jesus Christ."

Kimberly H. high school faculty member
"It's the hope in the box. It lights students on fire for Christ and packing a shoebox is something tangible they can do."

Olivia R. college senior
"When I'm packing a shoebox, I remember that the message of Christ is inside, so I'm trying to make it special."

Rylie R. eighth grader
"Operation Christmas Child allows us to expose our students to the impact they can have around the world by being the hands and feet of Christ. I don't see shoeboxes, I see faces."

Mike H. former university staff member

Colaboradores del Ministerio de Estudiantes

Operation Christmas Child is pleased to partner with the following national student organizations: