Operation Christmas Child

2026 Grace Community Church Shoebox Packing – Sundays, November 8th and 15th
2026 National Collection Week – November 16-23, 2026
Hours for these days are TBD. Times will be posted when available.

Operation Christmas Child (a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse) takes shoeboxes filled with gifts and the gospel message in the child’s language and delivers them to underprivileged children around the world. The child is also given the opportunity to attend a Bible study and discipleship program. You can collect and fill your own shoeboxes to have them ready for collection in November.

Suggested items for the shoeboxes are school supplies, personal hygiene items, and small toys, just to name a few. Please note – Toothpaste, soap, and hard candy are no longer accepted. Additionally, please do not include breakables, liquids, food or war toys.

For more information, please visit the Operation Christmas Child Web site or you may contact Charmaine Bush at (760) 519-8793 or firstladycharmainebush@gmail.com