Operation Christmas Child 2021
Right now, our biggest need for the church boxes is money for shipping. At $9 per box, we need $1350 for shipping costs.
As a church, we are packing 150 boxes (50 for 2-4 year olds, 50 for 5-9 year olds, 50 for 10-14 year olds…half girls, half boys) at our packing party, plus we’re asking each of you to pack your own boxes (Don’t forget to allot $9 per box for shipping costs). If you would like to help us purchase items for the church boxes, the list below is what we need.
Items for every box:
A Wow! Item (i.e. Soccer ball or doll) + filler items
10 Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Notebook
Coloring Book
5 Pens
small glue stick
School Scissors
Crayola Crayons (or Cra Z Art)
Small Pencil Case
5 Pencil-top Erasers
Bar Soap
Socks
Small Stuffed Animal
Washcloth
Toothbrush
Comb/Brush
Small Cup/Water Bottle
Ideas for fillers:
Jump Rope
Puzzle
Playing Cards
Hot Wheels Cars
Hair Bows/Bands
Small Flashlights (extra batteries)
Small Sewing Kit
Small Fishing Kit
Picture Book
Toy Jewelry
Craft Kit
Markers/Coloring Pencils
Musical Instrument
T-shirt or other clothing
Action Figure (no weapons)
Hat
Sunglasses
Do NOT include:
Used/damaged items
War-related items
Knives
Chocolate
Food
Liquids
Vitamins
Breakable items
Aerosol Cans