2025 National Collection Weeks

Australia: 13 – 27 October
New Zealand: 20 – 25 October

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse. It’s a hands-on way for you to demonstrate God’s love to children in need across the world by filling shoeboxes with toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and fun gifts. We collect the boxes and distribute them in the name of Jesus Christ to children living in vulnerable situations.

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Get Involved

Are you interested in serving with Operation Christmas Child? Whether it’s packing a gift-filled shoebox, volunteering, leading your church, or donating, we have many opportunities for you to get involved and make an eternal difference!

Register Your Group for 2025

If you are the Project Leader (Group Organiser), please register and we’ll contact you to provide all the information, support and resources you need to participate.

Give a Pre-Packed Shoebox

In some countries, local laws make it hard to send shoeboxes. Give a Pre-Packed Shoebox for $40 to help ensure children in these places still receive a gift and hear the Good News.

Build a Shoebox Online

For $45, build a shoebox online by choosing gifts for a boy or girl. Each shoebox includes essentials plus your selected items. Add a note and photo, and pack for one or more children.

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