DEADLINE TO COLLECT ITEMS IS OCTOBER 19th, 2025.
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 19th 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 15th.
What’s new?
This year we are packing all 100 boxes with a focus on kids aged 10-14 and will work on sewing kits and fishing kits.
Operation Christmas Child has communicated soap bars are no longer permitted due to customs issues.
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
Toothbrushes
Wash Cloth
Reusable Water Bottles
Reusable Eating Utensils
School/Craft Supplies
Sharpeners
Erasers
Pencil Case
Crayons
Markers
Colored pencils
Highlighters
Dry Water Color Set w/ Brush
Sticker Sheets
Notebook/ Notepads (6.75 x 11.5” or smaller only)
Rulers shorter than 11.5 inches only
Adhesive Tape/ Washi Tape
Glue Sticks
Index cards
Chalkboard & Chalk
Scissors
Watercolor Pallettes
Water Color Brushes
Pencils
Black Pens
Blue Pens
Clothing & Accessories
Hats/ Beanies
Sunglasses
Bag or Backpack (compact enough to fit in shoeboxes)
Headbands/ Hair Ties
Socks
Beads
Toys
Small Lego Sets
Foam Footballs
Yo-Yos
Dinosaurs, Animals
Jump Ropes
Hacky Sacks
Frisbees
Inflatable Beach Ball
Slinkies
Kaleidoscopes
Puzzles
Compass
Marbles
Stuffed Animals
Dolls
Soccer Balls w/ Pumps
Toy Car/ Trucks
Musical Instruments shakers, harmonicas, etc.
Play-Doh
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. As of 2025, soap bars are no longer permitted.
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