Operation Christmas Child

October 27 – November 17, 2024

Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

At Mt. Olive, we are proud to partner with Operation Christmas Child, a global initiative that brings joy and hope to children in need around the world.

Through simple shoebox gifts packed with love, we can share the message of Christ and brighten the lives of children who may have never received a gift before. Join us in this heartfelt mission to make a lasting impact on young lives by packing a shoebox and spreading God’s love to communities far and wide.

2024 Collection Dates

Join us from October 27 – November 17, 2024, as we collect boxes to spread joy to children around the world this holiday season.
3 Great Ways to Pack Your Box

Mt. Olive supports Operation Christmas Child:

  1. Use a pre-printed Operation Christmas Child shoebox, available at Mt. Olive.  Fill with gift items (see the link below for gender and age group suggestions!).
  2. Use a shoebox or plastic box from home and cover with wrapping paper or decorate (Note: The lid MUST be open!)
  3. Virtually pack your personalized box online for $25!  See the link below so Mt. Olive can tally our boxes packed online!

Operation Christmas Child provides two ways to label your boxes!

TRACK MY BOX: If you wish to track your (traditional/physical) box, print out and activate a barcode label and donate $10 online per shoebox to discover the destination of your gift! 

NO TRACKING: If you prefer to use basic pre-printed labels (not tracked), please remember to include your $10 donation per shoebox.

Click Here to Create and Print Your Labels

How to Pack

Learn how to pack your gift-filled shoeboxes!
Click Here

Gift Suggestions

Make Your Gift Fun, Full, and Personalized!
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Pack a box online!

Pack your box virtually and help Mt. Olive meet our goal!

Click Here