Top 10 Essential Items in My Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes 2024

When I pack OCC shoeboxes, these essential items are what I add FIRST, followed by a WOW item and fillers! These essentials provide the foundation of my boxes. This packing process keeps things simple and more easily produces quality shoeboxes with a variety of items! 🎁
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[@SweetTDaily]

I love all the repeat items you put into your box - the children who receive your gift will be so blessed. Thank you for sharing your ideas!

[@KellysKidz]

@@SweetTDaily thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! 🥰🎁

[@knitrxsews7040]

Great list of useful and fun items. Thanks for sharing!

[@KellysKidz]

@@knitrxsews7040 Thanks so much! 🩷

[@annecornine8469]

Thanx for showing Kelly...good info!! 😊

[@KellysKidz]

I'm so glad it was helpful! ❤️🤗

[@marcibarton9437]

I always add a ball or jumprope to every box.
And a stuffie even if it’s small.

[@KellysKidz]

I love those items! Thank you for sharing 🩷 I try to add a stuffed animal too, something to snuggle 🤗

[@steffik.3313]

Hi,
I have also a couple of things I add to every shoebox. I am from Germany and we are allowed to send different items like toothpaste or shower gel as long as it is sealed in a plastic bag. So I always include a comb/brush, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a washcloth/magic towel, a bar of soap or shower gel, a bar of solid shampoo. For the 10-14 year old I add a roll- on too. For the school supplies I alwas add 2 notebooks (one with lines and one with squares), pencils, coloured pencils, a pencil pouch, a rubber and a sharpener. For the older kids I add a ruler, a set square and a compass too. Last but not least 1-2 pieces of clothing. The rest is a Wow-item (a plushie or a doll) and some toys in different sizes to fill all the little spaces in the box. That's what I send.
Greetings
Steffi

[@KellysKidz]

Hi Steffi! Thanks so much for your response from Germany! I love your essentials, and hearing what other countries are able to send, too! Your boxes sound full of quality, beautiful items that will bless the children in so many ways! 🩷🤗🎁

[@Cushymama]

Yes! We have learned a lot just from serving at the PC.

[@KellysKidz]

My OCC partner! Yes we have 🥰

[@susanslick71]

Toys!!! Franklin says send more toys!

[@KellysKidz]

@@susanslick71 Yes! I like that emphasis! 🤗❤️

[@BLESSEDandOCCobsessed]

I always add a small stuffed animal if the stuffy isn’t the WOW

[@KellysKidz]

I love that! It was actually my #11 but I miscounted 😄❤ Stuffed animals are such a bringer of joy and comfort.

[@dalehighnote6958]

Thank you for sharing
Hearing and encouraging our community

[@KellysKidz]

Thank you for your sweet comment! I hope this is helpful for the OCC community! 🩷

[@user-li6fn9rd8e]

These are items we try to include in every box as well. Especially the school supplies!

[@KellysKidz]

That's wonderful! 🎁🤗 School supplies are so important!

[@FarxadSirin]

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[@KellysKidz]

I'm not sure if the shoeboxes are distributed in your country, but here is a response from Samaritan's Purse if you'd like to reach out to them: Hi friend, thank you for your interest in Operation Christmas Child. A shoebox gift is a tangible representation of God’s love given to children in need around the world. Shoebox gifts are distributed by our partners through trained volunteer teams. While we cannot confirm we are currently working in your region or country, we encourage you to request more information by emailing us at [e-mail]. In your email, please provide the country you are reaching us from and your written request. God bless.