Media Resources
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 146 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.
Operation Christmas Child
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Samaritan’s Purse Newsroom
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News Releases
- Operation Christmas ChildFebruary 27, 2017Samaritan’s Purse Collects Record Number of Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts
More than 11.4 million Children in Need to Receive Christmas Gifts this Year BOONE, N.C., Feb....▶
Fact Sheet
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Our PSAs are available for use by media outlets and websites in the United States. Unless a kill date is noted, PSAs can be aired indefinitely. If you would like to automatically receive new PSAs from Samaritan’s Purse, please email jcaudill@samaritan.org with your request.
Video PSAs
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A Simple Gift
Run Time: 60 secs.
Shoebox gifts help spread the Gospel around the world
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Limitless Love
Run Time: 45 secs.
Pack a shoebox and help a child experience God’s love
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Kids Can Make a Difference
Run Time: 45 secs.
Kids encourage other kids to pack shoeboxes
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Joy to the World
Run Time: 61 secs.
A behind-the-scenes look at our processing centers
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Timur Nesbitt Shoebox Recipient Story
Run Time: 1:08
Timur received a shoebox in a Central Asian orphanage
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Elvina Shoebox Recipient Story
Run Time: 60 secs.
Elvina received a shoebox and learned to trust in God
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Luis Shoebox Recipient Story
Run Time: 60 secs.
Luis received a shoebox as a poor child in Panama
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Scotty McCreery
Run Time: 15 secs.
This country music artist packed shoeboxes as a child
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Scotty McCreery
Run Time: 30 secs.
This country music artist packed shoeboxes as a child
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Brandon Heath
Run Time: 30 secs.
The music artist packs shoeboxes to share God’s love
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Matthew West
Run Time: 30 secs.
The music artist packs shoeboxes with his family
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Joyful Giggles
Run Time: 30 secs.
Spread joy around the world through shoebox gifts
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Accept the Challenge
Run Time: 30 secs.
Will you pack a shoebox for a child in need?
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Franklin Graham
Run Time: 30 secs.
Samaritan’s Purse President encourages families to pack shoeboxes
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Franklin Graham
Run Time: 60 secs.
Samaritan’s Purse President encourages families to pack shoeboxes
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The Greatest Journey
Run Time: 30 secs.
(Female Voice)Learn about this 12-lesson discipleship program
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The Greatest Journey
Run Time: 30 secs.
(Male Voice)Learn about this 12-lesson discipleship program
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The Greatest Journey
Run Time: 60 secs.
(Female Voice)Learn more about this life-changing investment
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The Greatest Journey
Run Time: 60 secs.
(Male Voice)Learn more about this life-changing investment
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Bringing Families Together
Run Time: 60 secs.
Families serve God together by packing shoeboxes
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Bringing Hope
Run Time: 30 secs.
Pack a punch against hopelessness and pack a shoebox
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Building 429
Run Time: 30 secs.
The music group encourages families to pack shoeboxes
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Building 429
Run Time: 60 secs.
The music group encourages families to pack shoeboxes
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Matthew West
Run Time: 30 secs.
The Christian musician packs shoeboxes with his family
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Matthew West & Family
Run Time: 60 secs.
The Christian musician packs shoeboxes with his family
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Jonhattan Constante – Ecuador Pastor
Run Time: 30 secs.
A pastor shares how shoeboxes are changing lives
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Jonhattan Constante – Ecuador Pastor
Run Time: 60 secs.
A pastor shares how shoeboxes bring joy to children
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Kids Can Make a Difference
Run Time: 30 secs.
Kids encourage other kids to pack shoeboxes
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Nelly Chikwanda – Zambia
Run Time: 30 secs.
Nelly tells about the eternal impact of shoebox gifts
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Scotty McCreery – Pack a Shoebox
Run Time: 30 secs.
This country music artist packed shoeboxes as a child
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The First Gift
Run Time: 30 secs.
Pack a shoebox and give a child their very first gift.
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Joyful Giggles (Español)
Run Time: 30 secs.
Spread joy around the world through shoebox gifts
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Accept the Challenge (Español)
Run Time: 30 secs.
Will you pack a shoebox for a child in need?
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Bringing Families Together (Español)
Run Time: 60 secs.
Families serve God together by packing shoeboxes
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Bringing Joy (Español)
Run Time: 60 secs.
How much joy can you fit in a shoebox?
Photos
These photographs and graphics are available for news media outlet use in coverage of Operation Christmas Child-related stories. If your news outlet uses a photograph, please credit: “Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.” These photographs are not for commercial use.
Shoebox Distribution
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Cambodia
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Malawi
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Malawi
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Malawi
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Malawi
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Malawi
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Shoebox distribution in Uganda
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Shoebox distribution in the Philippines
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Franklin Graham in Ecuador
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Shoebox distribution in the Dominican Republic
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Shoebox distribution in Mongolia
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Shoebox distribution in Uganda
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Shoebox distribution in Uganda
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Shoebox distribution in Uganda
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Shoebox distribution in the Philippines
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Shoebox distribution in the Dominican Republic
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Shoebox distribution in Mongolia
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Shoebox distribution in Nepal
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Shoebox distribution in Philippines
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Shoebox distribution in Romania
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Shoebox distribution in Thailand
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Shoebox distribution in Thailand
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Liberia
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Liberia
Show AllThe Greatest Journey
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The Greatest Journey in Mexico
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The Greatest Journey in Haiti
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The Greatest Journey in Haiti
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The Greatest Journey in Panama
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The Greatest Journey in Mongolia
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The Greatest Journey in South Sudan
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Guyana
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Trinidad
Show AllTransportation
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By Foot in Fiji
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By Raft in Fiji
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By Canoe in Malawi
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By Donkey in Peru
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By Helicopter in Honduras
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By Oxen in Mongolia
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By Canoe in Madagascar
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By Wagon in Madagascar
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By Elephant in Zimbabwe
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By Bike in the Philippines
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By Camel in Mongolia
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By Truck in the Philippines
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By Horse in Mongolia
Show AllVolunteers
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Connect Year-round Volunteers
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Collection Center
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Processing Center
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Processing Center
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Processing Center
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Processing Center
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Processing Center
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Processing Center
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Processing Center
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Charlotte Processing Center
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Charlotte Processing Center
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Charlotte Processing Center
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B-Roll
Use our raw video footage as you cover Operation Christmas Child in your media outlet.
