Shoebox appeal ideas

Here are 8 reasons why you should not take part in a Christmas shoebox appeal, like Operation Christmas Child from Samaritan's Purse.

Filling a shoebox can be a very personal and thoughtful process. Creating a gift for a child living in poverty means that you can include some essentials along with some fun bits. See below how to create the perfect shoebox gift.

Want to include more in your Operation Christmas Child box without taking up any additional space? Let's talk about using the lid of the box for a little extra fun. You can decorate it in a number of ways, from a race track to a prayer. Write a prayer and put your child's handprint. It says, 'This is my hand. When you place your hand on mine, think about me. I prayed for you to receive this box.' Decorate the lid. You can give your kids free range to decorate and come up with a Bible verse…

Need some ideas for packing your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes? Want to know how to fit a lot of goodies into a little box? Read on!

Ideas for OCC Shoe Box Lid Activities

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I know we just went over this in the post all about giving at Christmas last week, but it really is so important to me to help others. I often don’t like to watch the evening news, it makes me anxious and all I can think while trying to fall asleep is how the world is going to shit. But tonight I caught a few minutes of tonight’s broadcast where they showed food banks in Alberta stocking up and stated that the need for food banks in Alberta has gone up 23% this year…what does that mean? …

Our family was able to participate in an Operation Christmas Child distribution last week in Costa Rica. Yes, they distribute the boxes year-round! Here are some lessons I learned from participating in the distribution.