Be a part of reaching our goal to pack 2000 shoeboxes!
Packing a box and praying for God to use it truly can change a life. Boxes are packed by local churches and then shipped around the world to be distributed through local churches in other countries. Watch this video to learn how to pack a shoebox and see how simple it can be to make a big impact!
Campus drop-off Information
Parkway Victoria:
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Parkway Victoria during the week at the offices Monday - Thursday between 9:00am-5:00pm. They can also be dropped off on Sunday mornings or Wednesday night Groups.
Parkway Lone Tree:
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Parkway Lone Tree before or after Sunday morning service or Wednesday night Groups.
Parkway Cuero:
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Cuero before or after Sunday morning service.
Parkway Port Lavaca:
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Parkway Port Lavaca before or after Sunday morning service or Wednesday night Groups.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Parkway Victoria during the week at the offices Monday - Thursday between 9:00am-5:00pm. They can also be dropped off on Sunday mornings or Wednesday night Groups.
Parkway Lone Tree:
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Parkway Lone Tree before or after Sunday morning service or Wednesday night Groups.
Parkway Cuero:
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Cuero before or after Sunday morning service.
Parkway Port Lavaca:
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes can be dropped off at Parkway Port Lavaca before or after Sunday morning service or Wednesday night Groups.
All boxes are due by November 9th
Ready to get started?
Use the list below as a reference to build your box in four categories: a "wow!" item, necessities, fun filler items, and a personal touch. They don't have to be these particular items, so feel free to get as creative as you want!
Visit the OCC website to find more gift suggestions.
Special Gift
- Stuffed Animal or Doll for Girls
- Stuffed Animal or Soccer Ball with Pump for Boys
Necessities
- Single Subject Spiral Notebook
- 2-3 Pencils
- Eraser
- Pencil Sharpener
- Bar of Soap
- Washcloth
- Comb or Brush
- Toothbrush
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
Fun Filler Items
- Tennis Ball or Other Small Ball
- Toy Car for Boys or Plastic Pony for Girls
Make it personal!
Make your box personal by adding a letter and/or a picture of your family to make a special connection with the child receiving the box. If you're not where to start, download and print this template made by Operation Christmas Child.
Make your box personal by adding a letter and/or a picture of your family to make a special connection with the child receiving the box. If you're not where to start, download and print this template made by Operation Christmas Child.
More ways to get involved
Give Financially
Serve on the Team
If you want to contribute to our packing goal, but are unable to pack a box, you can give online and help cover the costs of shipping for those unable to cover it.
Want to serve during OCC season at your campus? Contact Krystal and let her know which campus you attend and if you're interested in helping with the table team or loading distribution trucks during National Collection Week in November.
Helpful reminders
No Toothpaste or Candy
There are some items not allowed in shoeboxes. Click the link to see all gift suggestions.
$10 Donation
Consider covering the $10 cost of international shipping by scanning the label on your box. If you cannot, don't let that stop you from packing a shoebox!
Where does my shoebox go?
The Amazing Journey of a Shoebox Gift Begins with You and Results in Evangelism, Discipleship, and New Churches.