Operation Christmas Child 2025

Let’s Bless 150 Children with Monthly Donations

 

Operation Christmas Child shares the love of Christ with children around the world each year and we want to bless at least 150 of those children with their very own gift box in 2025! Donations of numerous items are needed (see list below) with a goal of collecting at least 150 of each item. A donation of $10 per shoebox (total goal $1,500) is also needed. You can give online, select Local Missions. Please place donated items in the storage box in the Missions area at FOO. Thank you for blessings children around the world!


February - shoe boxes (need 130; Sterilite Set of (10) 6 Quart Storage Boxes Plastic, White - Walmart.com)


March - socks and T-shirts all sizes (need 300 pairs socks and 150 t-shirts); Boy Socks; Girl Socks; Little Kid Socks; T-shirts (select child or toddler size when ordering)

Aprilcoloring books, note pads and crayons (need 150 of each)

May - small toys (need 600 toys); Plush ToysMini CarsRace CarsBaby Dolls; Girlfriend Dolls

Junewashcloths, individually wrapped bar soap or Dial soap, and toothbrushes (need 150 of each)

July - flashlights and batteries on Amazon or Walmart (need 150)

August - flip flops and sunglasses (need 150 of each); 96 Pairs Flip Flops (assorted sizes); may buy individual sizes/pairs at Dollar Tree for $1.25/pair

September – canvas tote bags; may order various colors and quantities (need 150)

Octobercombshairbrushes and hair accessories; Hair Bow BarrettesHair TiesScrunchiesElastic Hair TiesButterfly ClipsClaw Clips (need 200 combs, 100 hairbrushes, 500 hair accessories)

November – stocking caps, warm headbandsgloves (need 150 of each)