At face value, your Operation Christmas Child shoebox may just be a cardboard carton filled with toys, soap, and stickers, but by packing a box with Operation Christmas Child you are bringing a message of hope, letting them know God loves them and has not forgotten them during this time of fear and uncertainty.

• Important Covid-19 Update from Operation Christmas Child

Where did my box go last year?

Last year, Australia and New Zealand packed a massive 273,160 Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! But have you ever wondered what happens to your box after it’s been packed… or where in the world it ends up?

How to Pack a Shoebox… It’s Easy!

Fill your shoebox with simple gifts… and aim to include something from each of the six categories:

• • Something to wear
  • Something to play with
  • Something for school
  • Something to love
  • Something special
  • Something for personal hygiene

You can download the full list of gift ideas here and find your nearest drop-off location online at Operation Christmas Child.

Join with the rest of the Hopeland family this year, and send a gift of hope and love. Pack a gift-filled shoebox for Operation Christmas Child today!