| Operation Christmas Child (an annual event in November) An outreach of Samaritan’s Purse. We will be filling shoe boxes with gifts to be delivered to hurting children around the world. Here is a list of gift ideas: |
| Toys |
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, small Etch A Sketch®, etc. |
| School Supplies |
pencils, sharpener, erasers, pencil container, pens, crayons, colored pencils, markers, notebooks, scissors, ruler, glue stick, drawstring bag, etc. |
| Hygiene Items |
toothpaste, comb & brush, nail clipper and file, water bottle, flashlight, washcloth, hair accessories etc. |
| Other |
T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, toy jewelry, watches, puzzles, coloring books, compass, games, etc. |
| Do Not Include |
soap, food, candy or gum, toothpaste, used or damaged items, scary or war-related items, wearable traditional camouflage, seeds or organic matter, liquids, medication, money, breakable items, matches, fire starters, aerosols, knives, saws, or razor blades. |
A Personal Note …
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)
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