Packing Christmas Shoeboxes

It’s CHRISTMAS IN JULY! Here are some suggestions to fill your shoeboxes and some reminders about what to do next.

• Pray for the child who will get your box.
• Take your shoebox with you to the store so you can be sure items will fit. When people ask what you’re doing, it’s also an opportunity to witness!
• Attach labels to boxes. Cut out “Boy” or “Girl” and use packing tape to make it stick (regular tape doesn’t stick to the plastic boxes).
• Include $9 in each box to cover shipping. Cash preferred, or a check made out to Samaritan’s Purse (not the church). Please know that they will not clear the bank for some time.
  
  

Items Appropriate for boys and girls of all ages: comb, hairbrush, toothbrush, washcloth, soap, underwear, sunglasses, shirt, markers, pencils with sharpener, pens, blank paper (notebook, index cards)

Suggestions for Other Items by Age and Gender::

• Girls 2-4: Stuffed animal, doll, soccer ball (deflated) with pump, tote bag, sundress, hair bows, bracelet, colorful band-aids, crayons, coloring book, playdough, stickers, jump rope, foam ball, finger puppets
• Boys 2-4: Stuffed animal, toy truck, soccer ball (deflated) with pump, colorful band-aids, crayons, coloring book, notebook, plastic tools, playdough, foam ball, finger puppets, plastic animals or action figures (not war-related) 
• Girls 5-9: Doll with accessories, stuffed animal, soccer ball (deflated) with pump, bracelet, reusable plastic container (cup, bowl – put small things inside to save space), tote bag, hair bows, harmonica
• Boys 5-9: Soccer ball (deflated) with pump, harmonica, toy truck, stuffed animal, watch, colorful band-aids, solar or hand-cranked flashlight, safety scissors, solar calculator, playdough, binoculars, marbles, plastic animals or action figures (not war-related)
• Girls 10-14: Stuffed animal, harmonica, soccer ball (deflated) with pump, bracelet, hair bows, reusable plastic container (cup, bowl – put small things inside to save space), small nail set, lip balm, solar calculator, safety scissors, flip-flops, hat, jump rope, playing cards, yo-yo, foam ball
• Boys 10-14: Hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, work gloves, nails, measuring tape, wrench, band aids, bandana, work goggles, rope, solar or wind up flashlight, watch
  
  

Thank you for being part of Operation Christmas Child!  Merry Christmas in July!