Coming Fall 2025: Operation Christmas Child delivers great joy and

the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world 

for questions see Grace Havens

Suggested Shopping List for Shoe Boxes

School Supplies:

• Pencils with sharpeners
• Pens, crayons, markers
• Ink pad sets with ink pads
• Coloring books
• Solar calculator
• Writing paper

Toys:

• Small cars
• Balls
• Dolls
• Stuffed animals
• Yo-yo's
• Jump ropes
• Toys that light up and/or make noise
• Kazoos, harmonicas
• Slinky's
• Batteries as needed

Hygiene Items:

• Toothbrushes
• Mild bars of soap
• Combs or brushes
• Washcloths

Other Items:

• T-shirts, socks, ball caps
• Sun glasses
• Hair clips
• Toy jewelry
• Watches
• Flashlight with batteries

PLEASE DO NOT PACK:

Anything that could leak, spill, spoil, melt or break.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND:

• Food, candy, or gum
•  Toothpaste
•  Used or damaged items 
•  Scary or war-related items
•  Wearable traditional camouflage
•  Seeds or organic matter
•  Liquids
•  Medication or vitamins 
•  Money
•  Breakable items
•  Matches, fire starters, or aerosols
• Knives, saws, or razor blades