DEADLINE TO COLLECT ITEMS IS OCTOBER 20TH, 2024.
We’re excited to continue this LCC tradition of packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. This Samaritan’s Purse ministry helps share the Gospel all over the world.
You can help with in-kind donations by Sunday, October 20th or bring a monetary gift to LCC in person or online. We’ll be packing 100+ boxes on our annual OCC Packing Day on Saturday, November 23rd.
What Do We Need?
Below are suggested items & quantities which can be found at the dollar store and Amazon. Please make sure items can fit within a 11.5” x 6.75” x 4.25” box.
Bold items are necessary. Crossed out items we have enough of.
Personal Care Items
Combs (44/120)
Toothbrushes (50/120)
Washcloth (126/120)
Soap Bars (61/120) no liquid items permitted
Reusable Water Bottles (0/120)
Reusable Eating Utensils (0/120)
School/Craft Supplies
Sharpeners (0/120)
Erasers (3/120)
Pencil Cases (120/120)
Crayons (11/120)
Markers (32/120)
Colored pencils (0/40)
Highlighters (0/120)
Dry Water Color Set w/ Brush (0/120)
Sketch Pads (0/40) smaller than 6.75 x 11.5” only
Sticker Sheets (0/120)
Note Book/ Note Pads (150/120) smaller than 6.75 x 11.5” only
Rulers (0/120) shorter than 11.5 inches only
Adhesive Tape/ Washi Tape (0/120)
Glue Sticks (0/120)
Index cards (0/120)
Chalkboard & Chalk (0/120)
Scissors (0/120)
Watercolor Pallettes (0/120)
Water Color Brushes (10/120)
Pencils (30/240)
Black Pens (60/240)
Blue Pens (30/120)
Scrap Paper Stacks (120/120) smaller than 6.75 x 11.5” only
Clothing & Accessories
Cross Pendants (0/120)
Hats/ Beanies (0/120)
Sunglasses (39/120)
Bag or Backpacks (120/120)
Headbands/ Hair Ties (0/60)
Socks (0/120)
Beads (50/50)
Toys
Small Lego Sets (120/120)
Foam Footballs (0/20)
Yo-Yos (0/20)
Dinosaurs, Animals (0/40)
Jump Ropes (1/40)
Hacky Sacks (0/40)
Frisbees (0/40)
Inflatable Beach Ball (5/40)
Slinkies (8/40)
Kaleidoscopes (0/40)
Puzzles (0/40)
Compass (8/40)
Marbles (50/50)
Stuffed Animals (20/60)
Dolls (50/50)
Soccer Balls w/ Pumps (0/10)
Toy Car/ Truck (90/60)
Musical Instruments (30/120) shakers, harmonicas, etc.
Play-Doh (25/120)
More items can be found on the following Amazon Wishlist:
Per Samaritan’s Purse: Please do not pack candy, toothpaste, gum, used or damaged items, scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures, chocolate or food, seeds, fruit rolls or other fruit snacks, drink mixes (powdered or liquid), liquids or lotions, medications or vitamins, breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers, aerosol cans.
Schedule a time for us to pick up items
Can’t make it to church? Provide your info and we’ll contact you soon to arrange a pickup of items.
For more information on Operation Christmas Child, visit https://samaritanspurse.org/occ