Operation Christmas Child

GET STARTED- How to Pack a Shoe Box for Operation Christmas Child
1) SHOE BOX
Use an empty shoe box (standard size please) or small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required.
2) BOY OR GIRL
Determine whether your gift will be for a boy of a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14.
3) FILL WITH GIFTS
School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.
Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
Other: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A Personal Note: 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.)4) INCLUDE $7 DONATION
Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. Place in envelope inside shoe box with childs gender and age catergory labeled on front.5) DROP OFF
Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at 1670 E. Cherokee Drive, Pleasant Grove Utah 84062 before NOVEMBER 13th.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."

Join me this year and GIVE all you can! There are so many in need all around and us and I know that all of us could do a little more to help those around us. I was so thankful for this opportunity to serve last year and had so many wonderful experiences that I have to do it again this year. But.... I NEED YOUR HELP! Don't shy away from this opportunity to serve. Keep your eyes open for those who need something you or someone else can give them. Something as small as HOPE, LOVE, & KINDNESS.

"The best place to find a helping hand is at the end of your arm."

I have come to believe this is true and that it all starts with ME! It starts out with each of us individually to make a difference. Reach out and help those around you!