Fact Sheets & Bios
Press Releases
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Jan. 31 This Week: Samaritan's Purse Celebrates Over 10.5 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected for Children in Need
Despite a global pandemic, millions of shoebox packers shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
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Nov. 15 Drop-off Sites Open for Operation Christmas Child
For those who are including Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts as part of their holiday, more than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open.
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Oct. 12 NOV. 15–22: Drop-Off Sites to Open for Operation Christmas Child
More than 4,500 locations will open to collect Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project.
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July 28 Giving Multiplied with Back-to-School Sales
As the new school year approaches, Operation Christmas Child shoebox packers are making use of back-to-school prices to purchase gifts and essential items for children in need overseas.
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Jan. 13 Samaritan's Purse Celebrates 9.1 Million Shoebox Gifts Collected for Children in Need
Despite a global pandemic, millions of shoebox packers shared the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season.
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Dec. 15 Operation Christmas Child Celebrates Millions of Gift-Filled Shoeboxes Amidst a Pandemic Year
Despite a global pandemic, millions of shoebox gifts for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child
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Nov. 16 This Week: Curbside Drop-Off Sites Open for Operation Christmas Child
More than 4,500 drop-off sites are now open.
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Oct. 26 Nov. 16–23: Curbside Drop-Off Sites to Open for Operation Christmas Child
More than 4,500 locations will now offer a curbside drop-off option for the Samaritan's Purse project, Operation Christmas Child.
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Oct. 6 Operation Christmas Child Aims to Reach Millions of Children with Hope this Year
Even during the coronavirus pandemic, everyone can bless a child in need.
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July 30 Important COVID-19 Updates
Looking forward to the coming season, the ministry is monitoring local, state, and national guidelines and making adjustments to help protect the health of everyone involved in collecting and processing shoebox gifts.
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Jan. 28 Samaritan’s Purse Releases Free Kids’ Bible Game App
Christian parents now have a new resource to help their kids learn about the Bible based on a discipleship program that’s already leading millions of children to Christ all over the world.